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V393 OKJ

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,306 mi
Last recorded46,306 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV393 OKJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 46,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles metal (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 of vehicles discs heavily pitted (3.5.1i)

under body and suspension components have extensive surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2016 45,255 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,642 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,384 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

condition of offside front brake disc

general suspension corrosion front and rear

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,052 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,788 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 34,785 miles

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

os h/lamp has poor image

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,500 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,943 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 31,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,153 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,019 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 20,640 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 20,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OKJ is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V393 OKJ, 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 OKJ is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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