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V513 XNV

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV513 XNV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023
Fail 28 Jul 2023

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded through

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded through

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 885 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 779 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning pull to left (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 80,725 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 80,725 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,481 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,051 miles

Offside Front caliper slightly binding

Rear discs pitted and scored

Pass 14 Aug 2018 79,041 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 78,344 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 77,623 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 77,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,047 miles

steering wheel off centre

surface rust on outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,665 miles

surface rust on both outer sills

surface rust on rear sub frame

Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,520 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 73,885 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 73,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 69,893 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 69,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 May 2010 65,443 miles

surface rust exhuast

Pass 27 May 2009 61,184 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 61,184 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear pads starting to wear low

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2008 55,694 miles

headlights seem dim

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 30 May 2007 51,368 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 51,368 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,498 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 41,459 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 41,450 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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V513 XNV is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V513 XNV, 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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V513 XNV is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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