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V518 ESS

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,819 mi
Last recorded64,819 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 ESS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,819 miles

Front Both. Tyre becoming perished

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,146 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 60,146 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2014 54,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,883 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 38,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 31,576 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,576 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 31,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 31,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake warning lanp does not go out

Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,865 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 22,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,632 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 20,518 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 19,291 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 17,687 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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V518 ESS is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V518 ESS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V518 ESS registered?

V518 ESS is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V518 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V518 ESS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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