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V443 FFT

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,574 mi
Last recorded73,574 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 FFT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,574 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 73,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,654 miles

nearside dipped beam pattern deminished

nearside front brake disc inner braking face deminished

offside dipped beam pattern deminished

offside front brake disc inner braking face deminished

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,421 miles

Headlight beam pattern poor

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wipers poor, still clearing screen

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 67,421 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wipers poor, still clearing screen

Headlight beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 67,415 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,214 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,030 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 61,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 59,362 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 59,362 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V443 FFT is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V443 FFT, 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 V443 FFT registered?

V443 FFT is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V443 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V443 FFT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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