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V34 GNR

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,830 mi
Last recorded136,830 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 GNR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 136,830 miles

Advise a brake pipe union at the rear brake T piece joint is corroded.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 135,064 miles

both headlamp beam images poor

centre rear light not working

rear brake pipe t piece slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 135,064 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp beam images poor

centre rear light not working

rear brake pipe t piece slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 134,891 miles

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

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

front headlamps aim and light output slightly reduced, passes at time of test

rear centre light n/w

Fail 31 Oct 2013 134,885 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

front headlamps aim and light output slightly reduced, passes at time of test

rear centre light n/w

Pass 30 Oct 2012 131,979 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear and offside rear track control arm bushes have slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2012 131,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear track control arm bushes have slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2011 127,067 miles

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

centre stop lamp inop

nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Fail 14 Oct 2011 127,055 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

centre stop lamp inop

nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 18 Oct 2010 122,301 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

general corrosion to all suspention subframes and fuel pipe componants

headlight reflector deteriating

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2010 122,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

general corrosion to all suspention subframes and fuel pipe componants

headlight reflector deteriating

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2009 106,714 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 106,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 86,343 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 83,683 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2006 77,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V34 GNR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V34 GNR, 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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V34 GNR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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