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T510 VHJ

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT510 VHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 118,800 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under body slight corossion

Pass 21 May 2013 118,008 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

backbox corroded

both rear lower bush's worn

engine oil leak

small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2012 11,656 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 11,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,740 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 109,811 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2009 109,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 98,791 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 98,780 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 91,732 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 91,572 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 80,213 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 79,766 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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T510 VHJ is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T510 VHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T510 VHJ registered?

T510 VHJ is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T510 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T510 VHJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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