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V391 UAY

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,923 mi
Last recorded52,923 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV391 UAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,923 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 52,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,449 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 52,449 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,445 miles

Corrosion to all suspension arms etc.and all brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 51,477 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)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre cut

Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,881 miles

inner front discs show wear + corrosion

o/s/f headlight beam starting to defuse

o/s/f wiper blade deterioating

Fail 23 Jan 2014 49,872 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)

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

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

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

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

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

inner front discs show wear + corrosion

o/s/f headlight beam starting to defuse

o/s/f wiper blade deterioating

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,039 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 48,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,831 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,735 miles

EXHAUST BOX COVER NOT FULLY SECURE

FADING EVIDENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENS

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,905 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE RUSTY

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 39,903 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE RUSTY

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

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

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

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

SUGGEST CHECK AND ADJUST TRACKING-NON TEST ITEM

Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,852 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 36,852 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,062 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW AT INNER EDGES

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,430 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 27,142 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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V391 UAY is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V391 UAY, 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 V391 UAY registered?

V391 UAY is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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