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V393 HTR

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

104,125 mi
Last recorded104,125 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV393 HTR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 104,125 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 104,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 85,419 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 85,323 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 85,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 84,642 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 84,642 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery inscure

n/s/f road wheel inner rim has slight bend

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on sidewall

slight corrosion in o/s outer sill rear

Pass 11 May 2006 82,257 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 82,256 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

battery insecure

clutch pedle rubber missing.o/s rear inner and outer sill damaged.front end damaged

front lower cross member damaged.rear exhaust mounting damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2006 81,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

1. Osf tyre is perrished †2. Os inner/outer sill is damaged & corroded †3. Nsf & Osf chassis rails are corroded †4. Evidence of accident damage to front †5. Front crossmember is severely damaged †

6. Nsf lower wishbone bushes have some play †7. Nsr brake is grabbing slightly †8. Rear indicator bulbs are faded †9. rubber is missing off clutch pedal †10.Rear inner brake pads are getting low

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 81,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 81,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 79,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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V393 HTR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 V393 HTR, 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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V393 HTR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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