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V526 EHG

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,074 mi
Last recorded102,074 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 EHG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 102,074 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 99,368 miles

front discs slight corrosion not affecting performance

Fail 1 Oct 2010 99,353 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs slight corrosion not affecting performance

headlamp lens slightly misted with condensation

rear discs heavy surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,899 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 89,858 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 85,400 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 79,434 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 79,434 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 79,433 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2006 73,865 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 73,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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V526 EHG is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V526 EHG, 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 V526 EHG registered?

V526 EHG is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V526 EHG safe to buy?

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