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V453 DJM

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,400 mi
Last recorded122,400 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 DJM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 122,400 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel performance just passed 17% needs attention (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split will need attention soon (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 122,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs getting rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs getting rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 122,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs getting rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs getting rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 121,337 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 118,119 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 118,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 113,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 108,794 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear suspension low

n/s exhaust tail pipe trim missing

Fail 14 Nov 2011 108,768 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear suspension low

n/s exhaust tail pipe trim missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 105,540 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

n/s exhaust trim missing

Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,322 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 102,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 99,753 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 99,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 93,123 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 93,012 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 82,725 miles

corrosion brake pipe rear

exhaust rattles?

front & rear subframes corroded

front shocker bushes worn -req soon

ns sill damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2006 78,436 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 78,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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V453 DJM is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 V453 DJM, 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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V453 DJM is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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