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V568 GEN

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,072 mi
Last recorded63,072 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV568 GEN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 63,072 miles

all suspension very low just off bump stops

stearing apears to center off line

Fail 30 Jul 2021 63,052 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

all suspension very low just off bump stops

stearing apears to center off line

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,022 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,912 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2019 62,912 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,796 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,492 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear subframes showing corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,037 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,713 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,372 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,583 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 60,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,779 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 59,779 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,337 miles

brake pipe to rear t piece corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2008 55,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake pipe to rear t piece corroded

handbrake warning light staying on

o/s/r shock absorber lower bush started to perish

Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,367 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 29 Aug 2007 47,365 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

front brake discs lipped

headlamp patterns faint

water leaks on pipes in centre of vehicle+leak at rear of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,797 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 38,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V568 GEN is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V568 GEN, 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 V568 GEN registered?

V568 GEN is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V568 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V568 GEN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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