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V507 HCY

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,098 mi
Last recorded105,098 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV507 HCY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,098 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 105,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 102,736 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2020 96,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2019 96,104 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s n/s frount rear dices rusted

Fail 21 Dec 2018 93,117 miles

Nearside Outer Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s n/s frount rear dices rusted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,781 miles

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

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

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

Slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Dec 2017 90,781 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2016 83,430 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 29 Nov 2016 83,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,502 miles

oily residue bottom of engine

subframe corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 74,205 miles

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

oily residue bottom of engine

subframe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,167 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 73,167 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 72,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,899 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,865 miles

front towing eyes bent.

offside front indicator starting to show white light.

offside rear indicator staring to show white light.

offside side repeater starting to show white light.

oil leak

rear number plate getting poor.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 65,841 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

parking brake travel high

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Feb 2013 65,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s & o/s suspension low

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,429 miles

washers ns wiper rear reg plate

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,300 miles

slightly hazey aim patterns on headlights/slight play in both upper rear balljoints/slight play in nsr suspension arm bush/handbrake effort on minimum

Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,303 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 54,303 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,579 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 46,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 42,990 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre †both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,021 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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V507 HCY is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V507 HCY, 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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V507 HCY is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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