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V609 JWP

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,034 mi
Last recorded74,034 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV609 JWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,034 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Cooling pipe front to rear corroded and has slight leak

Exhaust rear silencer retaing strap broken

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

Fuel pipe to rear flexi hose corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 74,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Both front wiper blades worn

Cooling pipe front to rear corroded and has slight leak

Exhaust rear silencer retaing strap broken

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

Fuel pipe to rear flexi hose corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,780 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 72,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,049 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,820 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,279 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 53,279 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V609 JWP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V609 JWP, 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 V609 JWP registered?

V609 JWP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V609 JWP safe to buy?

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