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V535 EPN

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,106 mi
Last recorded104,106 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV535 EPN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 104,106 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front disc's pitted

n/s/f tyre slighty cracking

rear discs pitted

Fail 20 Jun 2011 104,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front disc's pitted

n/s/f tyre slighty cracking

rear discs pitted

Pass 28 May 2010 100,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

power steering has electronic problem in unit (left lock)

Fail 21 May 2010 100,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

power steering has electronic problem in unit (left lock)

Pass 22 May 2009 93,899 miles

1. power steering out of adjustment. 2. o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 3. o/s rear tyre at legal limits. 4. slight damage to windscreen.

Fail 21 May 2009 93,898 miles

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

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

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

1. power steering out of adjustment. 2. o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 3. o/s rear tyre at legal limits. 4. slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 90,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 87,668 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 83,158 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 83,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 74,920 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 74,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V535 EPN is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V535 EPN, 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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V535 EPN is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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