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V562 FLC

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,422 mi
Last recorded95,422 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 FLC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,422 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 95,421 miles

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

Advise Nsf tyre just before the limit

Fail 9 Feb 2011 93,257 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damage and corrosion to offside outer sill at rear end

front anti roll bar nearside front mounting bush starting to split

nearside and offside front wiper blade rubbers starting to perish and split

offside headlamp slightly loose at lower mounting point

rear subframe starting to corrode

rear transverse steel brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front top suspension arm ball joint

slight play in nearside track rod outer connection

Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,257 miles

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

damage and corrosion to offside outer sill at rear end

front anti roll bar nearside front mounting bush starting to split

nearside and offside front wiper blade rubbers starting to perish and split

offside headlamp slightly loose at lower mounting point

rear subframe starting to corrode

rear transverse steel brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front top suspension arm ball joint

slight play in nearside track rod outer connection

Fail 3 Feb 2011 93,255 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside tyre wearing inwardly

Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,280 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 88,203 miles

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

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

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

offside front hub assembly noisy

Pass 4 Dec 2008 79,498 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 79,498 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 72,701 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 72,701 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,412 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 60,253 miles

rear discs rusty on inside edge

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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V562 FLC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V562 FLC, 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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V562 FLC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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