MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,785 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs warped.
srs light on dash.
wipers worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs warped.
srs light on dash.
wipers worn
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
SRS(airbag) light staying on
front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated
front wipers smearing screen
nearside & offside front brake pads wearing low
nearside & offside rear brake pads wearing low
nearside & offside rear tyres wearing low
offside dip beam pattern weak
offside rear tyre deteriorated(cracks) on inner sidewall
Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
SRS(airbag) light staying on
front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated
front wipers smearing screen
nearside & offside front brake pads wearing low
nearside & offside rear brake pads wearing low
nearside & offside rear tyres wearing low
offside rear tyre deteriorated(cracks) on inner sidewall
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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V38 DLU is a 1999 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 V38 DLU, 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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V38 DLU is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 December 1999.
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