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V522 NEX

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,898 mi
Last recorded65,898 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 NEX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2020 65,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 60,582 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,647 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 59,640 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 59,000 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 59,000 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 58,190 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 57,148 miles

idle speed high

Fail 9 May 2014 57,140 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

idle speed high

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,542 miles

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

idle speed high

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,402 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 51,243 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 51,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,903 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,016 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 49,016 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,519 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,470 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,791 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front tyres fouling inner arch covers

suspension 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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V522 NEX is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V522 NEX, 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 V522 NEX registered?

V522 NEX is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 September 1999.

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