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V540 JEL

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,798 mi
Last recorded64,798 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,798 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rusting to front sub frame

rusting to rear subframe

slight ovality to n/s/f disc

Fail 21 Mar 2013 64,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rusting to front sub frame

rusting to rear sub frame

slight ovality n/s/f disc

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,825 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,500 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,735 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,282 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,979 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,251 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 47,251 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre ( not showing cord)

nearside rear tyre 3.0mm

Pass 12 Oct 2005 42,852 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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V540 JEL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V540 JEL, 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 V540 JEL registered?

V540 JEL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V540 JEL safe to buy?

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