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V434 SBW

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,197 mi
Last recorded40,197 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV434 SBW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs poor condition

nearside and offside front suspension balljoints slight play

windscreen washers poor

Fail 18 Jul 2011 40,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs poor condition

nearside and offside front suspension balljoints slight play

windscreen washers poor

Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,718 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edge

windscreen washers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,632 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,404 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 35,362 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,342 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 28,549 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V434 SBW is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V434 SBW, 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 V434 SBW registered?

V434 SBW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V434 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V434 SBW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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