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V576 JGX

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,917 mi
Last recorded48,917 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV576 JGX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,917 miles

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

N/S door seal slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged but no cord or ply exposed

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

O/S/R tyre tread cracking

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,852 miles

front brake discs coroded

nearside rear brake disc coroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 48,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

nearside rear brake disc coroded

front brake discs coroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,438 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 45,438 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 45,412 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 42,469 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges (at 2mm)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 42,469 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 Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges (at 2mm)

free play in handbrake

Pass 12 Jan 2008 38,083 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 31,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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V576 JGX is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V576 JGX, 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 V576 JGX registered?

V576 JGX is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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