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V540 DNU

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,202 mi
Last recorded108,202 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 DNU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,202 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door handle external surround insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2015 108,202 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door handle external surround insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2013 106,421 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and bracket broken

Fail 30 Oct 2013 106,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both front brake hoses corroded

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

exhaust corroded and bracket broken

front and rear subframes corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,195 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 101,195 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 96,558 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

front to rear coolant pipe corroded & starting to leak

offside rear tyre worn to about 3.5-4mm

Fail 31 Oct 2011 96,556 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

front to rear coolant pipe corroded & starting to leak

offside rear brake discs inner edge starting to corrode

offside rear tyre worn to about 3.5-4mm

Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside and offside headlights becoming dim

Fail 1 Nov 2010 94,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside and ofdfside headlights becoming dim

Pass 23 Oct 2009 92,852 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 87,336 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2007 77,353 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 77,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front to rear and rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

power steering needs ajusting

Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,928 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 65,802 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight blow on exhaust system † †n/s/r tyre near legal limits † †n/s/r brake disc becoming corroded

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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V540 DNU is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver 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 V540 DNU, 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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V540 DNU is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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