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H658 DAV

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,571 mi
Last recorded81,571 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH658 DAV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 81,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brakes only just made brake imbalance - 30%

various brake pipes corroded

various places under vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 81,569 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

0il leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

various brake pipes corroded

various places under vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,063 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2012 71,400 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 May 2012 71,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,048 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,398 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 64,397 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

alternator belt cracked

offside and nearside front tyres scrubbing inner edge

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,679 miles

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN

THE N/S/R BRAKE HOSE IS DAMP

THE N/S/R TYRE INNNER SIDE WALL IS WORN

THE REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY PITTED AND WORN

THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

Fail 9 Oct 2008 57,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN

THE N/S/R BRAKE HOSE IS DAMP

THE N/S/R TYRE INNNER SIDE WALL IS WORN

THE REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY PITTED AND WORN

THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,289 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 53,263 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 48,048 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 48,048 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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H658 DAV is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,191 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H658 DAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H658 DAV is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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