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V316 OGC

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,119 mi
Last recorded69,119 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 OGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 69,119 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face almost no contact area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected collapsed (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected Collapsed (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Considerable under-body and component corrosion

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,781 miles

considerable under-body and component corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2017 67,781 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill rusty and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rusty and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

considerable under-body and component corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,723 miles

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

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

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

some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,240 miles

Both subframes rusty

Emission C/O .45 but still passes.

Inner face of nearside rear brake disc very rusty and pitted with 50% reduction in contact area

Inner face of the offside front brake disc very rusty and pitted with 50% reduction in contact area

Offside front top arm inner joint seal, split

Rust front and rear brake pipes

Under-body and component corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,735 miles

Small split in the nearside front tyre's outer sidewall

Some rust front and rear brake pipes

Some under-body and component corrosion especially front and rear subframes

Fail 19 Sep 2013 63,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Small split in the nearside front tyre's outer sidewall

Some rust front and rear brake pipes

Some under-body and component corrosion especially front and rear subframes

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,047 miles

Some play in the nearside front top swivel joint

Some rust front and rear sub frames

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,912 miles

Offside front brake disc heavily worn and pitted inner face

Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake disc heavily worn and pitted inner face

Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,864 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Feb 2009 48,152 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exaust rattle

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre limit and cut inner edge

rear indicator bulbs pale

Fail 20 Feb 2009 48,152 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exaust rattle

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre limit and cut inner edge

rear indicator bulbs pale

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,888 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,173 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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V316 OGC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V316 OGC, 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 V316 OGC registered?

V316 OGC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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