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V320 MGY

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,719 mi
Last recorded59,719 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV320 MGY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 59,719 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 59,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlamp mounting slightly cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,028 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp beam images poor

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and deteriorated

service brake efficiency low

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlamp beam images poor

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and deteriorated

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,404 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 43,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 36,858 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,283 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 31,282 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,886 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,166 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 30,164 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

discs corroded

spare tyre wrong size

Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,132 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 30,132 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside &offside front disc inside corroded

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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V320 MGY is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V320 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 V320 MGY registered?

V320 MGY is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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