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V588 DPD

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,701 mi
Last recorded27,701 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 DPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 27,701 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 27,686 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested car to low for rollers due to no suspension (3.7.A.1)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,034 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 27,034 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,495 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 21,878 miles

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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V588 DPD is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V588 DPD, 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 V588 DPD registered?

V588 DPD is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V588 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V588 DPD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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