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V523 DLR

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,448 mi
Last recorded61,448 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 DLR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 61,448 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,330 miles

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jun 2012 57,330 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,656 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

headlight out put poor attention required

n/s & o/s rear top swivels small ply

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,691 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 44,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,969 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 40,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,736 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 32,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,897 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,324 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 29,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES IN POOR CONDITION

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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V523 DLR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V523 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 V523 DLR registered?

V523 DLR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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