1999 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · T62 AKN
1999 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 57,549 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- MG MGF
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T62 AKN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2022
- 57,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T62 AKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mg Mgf (T62 AKN) between March 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
T62 AKN Mileage History
- 23/03/202257,536 mi
- 07/04/202257,549 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 310 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MGF
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Common Problems: MG MGF
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- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/Depressurisation(Moderate)
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/DepressurisationModerate
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket FailureSerious
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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