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V523 FPF

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,146 mi
Last recorded91,146 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,146 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 91,146 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,910 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 83,594 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,844 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

headlamp lenses slightly dull

Fail 31 Mar 2014 80,824 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

headlamp lenses slightly dull

Pass 16 Mar 2013 76,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 73,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,283 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,621 miles

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

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

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

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,305 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 61,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,748 miles

exhaust catalyst and silencer rusted/weak near to limit.

various rear brake pipes at rear rusting.

when vechile stationary release of steering wheel steering appears to turn left slightly/also road test carried out and steers slightly left.

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2008 55,748 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust catalyst and silencer rusted/weak near to limit.

offside rear tyre worn to limit on outer edge.

various rear brake pipes at rear rusting.

when vechile stationary release of steering wheel steering appears to turn left slightly/also road test carried out and steers slightly left.

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2007 50,089 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear footbrake shows slow release near limits

nedarside front tyre shows wear inner edge

steering shows bias to left when sitting on swivel plates, car road tested and shows slight bias to left.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,089 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear footbrake shows slow release near limits

nedarside front tyre shows wear inner edge

steering shows bias to left when sitting on swivel plates, car road tested and shows slight bias to left.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,898 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2006 43,898 miles

Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Sep 2005 38,516 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY TO MINIMUM LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACE WORN TO LIMIT

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITOIN

Fail 16 Sep 2005 38,516 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE EFFICIENY TO MINIMUM LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACE WORN TO LIMIT

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

WIPER BLADES 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 FPF is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FPF, 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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V523 FPF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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