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V577 SOC

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,842 mi
Last recorded45,842 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV577 SOC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2023 45,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / inner wheel arch / under body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 45,829 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel starting to corrode

Offside Rear Outer sill panel starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jul 2022 45,829 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits new CAT (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel starting to corrode

Offside Rear Outer sill panel starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2017 45,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,392 miles

advise coolant leak

advise heavy corrosion rear subframe

advise rear exhaust condition baffals loose

Fail 8 Dec 2015 43,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise coolant leak

advise heavy corrosion rear subframe

advise rear exhaust condition baffals loose

Pass 18 Oct 2014 39,430 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear chasis/suspension components corroded

n/s/f tyre inner edge bold

Fail 18 Oct 2014 39,430 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear chasis/suspension components corroded

n/s/f tyre inner edge bold

Pass 19 Oct 2013 35,746 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all front/rear suspension components corroded

both rear bottom sills corroded

no coolant

rear back box bracket broken

rear exhaust flange/pipe corroded

wipers not working automatic with the washer jets but wipers function manually with washer jets

Pass 16 Oct 2012 32,868 miles

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

all front and rear sauspension components rust and rubbers deteriorating

o/s wiper torn on end

Fail 15 Oct 2012 32,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

all front and rear sauspension components rust and rubbers deteriorating

o/s wiper torn on end

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,622 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

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

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

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

lite damage and corrosion to nearside outer sill at rear

nearside front beam pattern faint

nearside rear tyre splitting round inner side wall

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2011 30,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

lite damage and corrosion to nearside outer sill at rear

nearside front beam pattern faint

nearside rear tyre splitting round inner side wall

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,522 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside front headlamp beam pattern faint

nearside front tyre worn toward inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm and underinflated

rear subframe corroded in places

steering pulling to nearside when driven

Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2009 27,386 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2008 25,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2007 24,190 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,419 miles

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

corrosion on both front brake hoses

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe from splitter

slight corrosion on brake discs alround

Pass 12 Oct 2005 21,430 miles

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

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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V577 SOC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V577 SOC, 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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V577 SOC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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