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V539 FHG

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,956 mi
Last recorded16,956 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 FHG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 16,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 16,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake efficiency has only just met the minimum requirements

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 15,537 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

N/S/F TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2014 15,471 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

N/S/F TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,588 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,587 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 11,553 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,449 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 11,449 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,037 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,648 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 7,723 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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V539 FHG is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V539 FHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V539 FHG registered?

V539 FHG is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is V539 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V539 FHG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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