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V516 DLR

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,260 mi
Last recorded99,260 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 DLR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 99,260 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 99,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 97,453 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 97,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,623 miles

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

lower than expected performance from o/s parking brake

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 26 Mar 2011 87,874 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

some coolant loss from under vehicle pipes

some corrosion of front brake hose metal sections

some corrosion of rear brake discs

vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,437 miles

nearside and offside front brake hose metal sections corroded

some coolant loss from metal pipes under vehicle

some oil loss

some play in offside rear lower suspension arm centre bush

Fail 1 Apr 2010 85,437 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake hose metal sections corroded

some coolant loss from metal pipes under vehicle

some oil loss

some play in offside rear lower suspension arm centre bush

Fail 13 Mar 2010 85,293 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 81,270 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 81,267 miles

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

Nearside Outer Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

Offside Outer Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 73,203 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,452 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 71,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 68,322 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 68,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front and rear discs corroded and worn.

Front tyres getting low

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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V516 DLR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V516 DLR, 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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What year was V516 DLR registered?

V516 DLR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V516 DLR safe to buy?

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