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V396 GKW

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,777 mi
Last recorded42,777 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 GKW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 42,777 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 42,777 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 42,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 41,838 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,838 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 40,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 39,712 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 39,024 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,848 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 36,314 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 36,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,063 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,102 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,149 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,241 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 32,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,970 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 29,292 miles

Nearside Rear Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 29,292 miles

Nearside Rear Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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V396 GKW is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V396 GKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V396 GKW registered?

V396 GKW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V396 GKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V396 GKW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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