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V309 MGY

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,015 mi
Last recorded81,015 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV309 MGY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 80,998 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 80,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 80,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,301 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 73,031 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 69,985 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,393 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,597 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,164 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

parking brake efficiency only 19%

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

parking brake efficiency only 19%

Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,921 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 30,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,301 miles

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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V309 MGY is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V309 MGY, 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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What year was V309 MGY registered?

V309 MGY is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V309 MGY safe to buy?

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