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V504 LHD

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,575 mi
Last recorded45,575 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV504 LHD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 45,575 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,775 miles

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

battery slightly loose

both inner rear sills corroded but not excessive

front headlights beams poor

front tyres perished

o/s/r arch corroded by subframe mount but not excessive

Fail 26 Jul 2013 43,769 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

battery slightly loose

both inner rear sills corroded but not excessive

front headlights beams poor

front tyres perished

o/s/r arch corroded by subframe mount but not excessive

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,719 miles

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

n/s dip beam pattern slightly poor

Fail 12 Apr 2012 43,719 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

n/s dip beam pattern slightly poor

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,314 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,103 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 40,103 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)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 37,277 miles

as per original test

Fail 9 May 2007 37,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

this vehcle has been subject to previous serious accident damage

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,264 miles

as per original test

Fail 20 Feb 2007 36,264 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

offside rear parking brake efficiency low

this vehicle has been subjected to serious previous accident damage

Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,749 miles

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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V504 LHD is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V504 LHD, 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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V504 LHD is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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