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V541 DJM

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,204 mi
Last recorded51,204 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 DJM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 51,204 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 51,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,871 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 50,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 49,736 miles

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 49,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,819 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V541 DJM is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V541 DJM, 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 V541 DJM registered?

V541 DJM is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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