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T166 KOV

1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,221 mi
Last recorded41,221 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc62,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 KOV
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,221 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 41,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,311 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 29,503 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,503 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
Full MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc reliability report

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T166 KOV is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,482 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T166 KOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T166 KOV registered?

T166 KOV is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T166 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T166 KOV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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