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V605 KEB

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,280 mi
Last recorded97,280 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV605 KEB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange corroded to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively close to excess advise attention (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 91,931 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside tie rods slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 91,931 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside tie rods slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 88,515 miles

Front Coolant leak to rear pipes underbody corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,267 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all underside vehicle steering and suspension components covered with surface corrosion

metal coolant pipes front to rear corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 88,265 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all underside vehicle steering and suspension components covered with surface corrosion

metal coolant pipes front to rear corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 88,251 miles

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

Nearside washer jet low pressure pressure

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 87,954 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on most underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,713 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and most suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear silencer strap missing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 87,286 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 87,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhust mounting missing but still secure

Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 85,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 84,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,961 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 73,621 miles

exhaust silencer support strap broken

Fail 15 May 2010 73,610 miles

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

exhaust silencer support strap broken

Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,084 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight movement o/s and n/s rear suspension ball joints

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,441 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,438 miles

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

Interior rear view mirror is not fully secure.

Offside front tyre is worn very close to limit and has a screw penetrating inner shoulder.

Steering operation seems stiffer turning to right than turning to left.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 56,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 52,531 miles

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)

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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V605 KEB is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 V605 KEB, 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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V605 KEB is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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