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V560 OAG

1999 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

51,527 mi
Last recorded51,527 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV560 OAG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2014 51,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 50,240 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 50,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 49,378 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,410 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 48,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 48,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyre worn on inside wall

Pass 21 May 2010 47,877 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 41,326 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 41,237 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 34,138 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 20 May 2008 34,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2007 27,501 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 27,501 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,576 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 21,576 miles

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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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V560 OAG is a 1999 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 V560 OAG, 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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V560 OAG is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V560 OAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V560 OAG shows 17 tests with a 47.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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