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V386 HGS

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,880 mi
Last recorded63,880 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 HGS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 63,880 miles

Front Windscreen stone chipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,986 miles

All indicators bulbs slightly discoloured

Exhaust cat broken inside

Front Number plate damaged

Front Windscreen stone chipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 62,219 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,727 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,735 miles

front registration plate damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,728 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front registration plate damaged

rear inner pads getting low

Pass 11 May 2016 57,618 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 57,298 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2015 57,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2014 56,330 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 56,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 55,550 miles

Both headlamps have poor beam image

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

Suspension ride height low

Fail 17 May 2013 55,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamps have poor beam image

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

Suspension ride height low

Fail 11 May 2012 54,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

offside wiperblade short

Pass 11 May 2012 54,502 miles

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

offside wiperblade short

Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,488 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearsside head light image fading

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,488 miles

nearsside head light image fading

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 51,851 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,073 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,880 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,970 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 44,014 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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V386 HGS is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V386 HGS, 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 V386 HGS registered?

V386 HGS is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V386 HGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V386 HGS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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