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T831 HRV

1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

74,885 mi
Last recorded74,885 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc62,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT831 HRV
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 74,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exsessive underbody corrosion front and rear sub frames

general under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 23 May 2023 74,885 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

exsessive underbody corrosion front and rear sub frames

Pass 7 Jun 2022 74,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill/wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 74,406 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill/wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 73,732 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 73,672 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill badly corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill badly corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,397 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 69,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,176 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 68,176 miles

Front Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,268 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 64,264 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,302 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 62,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level below (min) topped up to carry out test

vehicle sitting low on suspension

Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,959 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,955 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 51,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 50,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,773 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 96,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,293 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 47,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,336 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,503 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,346 miles

nearside front headlamp pattern faint but present

Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,847 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 40,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP PATTERN FAINT BUT PRESENT

Fail 27 Oct 2006 40,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 38,006 miles

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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T831 HRV is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 T831 HRV, 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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T831 HRV is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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