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V37 EPY

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,180 mi
Last recorded86,180 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV37 EPY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 86,180 miles

Oil leak ()

ns head lamp weak image

Fail 24 Sep 2016 86,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

ns head lamp weak image

Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,321 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting in nsf wish bone

Fail 7 Sep 2015 83,321 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion starting in nsf wish bone

Fail 29 Aug 2014 78,636 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,636 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,965 miles

Corrosion to both subframes.

poor image N/S beam

Fail 16 Aug 2013 77,941 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Corrosion to both subframes.

poor image N/S beam

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

r/o/s brake disc worn

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 68,861 miles

Coolant leak

spare wheel missing

Fail 2 Jul 2010 68,861 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

spare wheel missing

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 67,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,639 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 63,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 56,392 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,385 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 56,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise radiator metal pipe leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,980 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 49,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise spare tyre has tread seperation

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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V37 EPY is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V37 EPY, 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 V37 EPY registered?

V37 EPY is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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