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V52 EGN

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,033 mi
Last recorded61,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 EGN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,033 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 59,867 miles

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

all 4 indicators showing white light

both front headlamp lens detorated

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty

high level stop light inop

sligh play in both rear arm bushes

Fail 10 May 2013 59,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all 4 indicators showing white light

both front headlamp lens detorated

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty

high level stop light inop

sligh play in both rear arm bushes

Pass 12 May 2012 58,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

once jacked up steering pulls to nearside full lock by itselfs

when on full lock tyres very close to wheel arch on both locks but not touching

Fail 4 May 2012 58,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 58,698 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)

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

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

both headlamp lenes detorated

both rear arm bushes worn slight play

high level brake light inop

vehicle pulls to left

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,704 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,568 miles

rear suspension low

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

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

stickers ofside front screen advise removed

Fail 7 Apr 2009 53,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear suspension low

stickers ofside front screen advise removed

Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,829 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 51,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,574 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 48,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,414 miles

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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V52 EGN is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V52 EGN, 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 V52 EGN registered?

V52 EGN is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V52 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 EGN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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