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V641 HTW

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,333 mi
Last recorded69,333 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV641 HTW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 69,333 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 69,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 69,103 miles

(Rattle from catalytic converter)

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside front (DISC CORRODED)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 69,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES NO PATTERN. (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIS CORRODED AT SUB FRAME MOUNTS AREA. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SPLIT TO CORD ON TREAD BASE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre stop lamp not working.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR & NEARSIDE FRONT. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front DISC CORRODED.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rattle from catalytic converter.

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT & REAR. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 68,337 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower body components corroded

front & rear subframe corroded

suspension low requires pumping up

Pass 6 Nov 2019 67,391 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front & rear sub-frames corroded.

Nearside rear tyre getting close to limit.

Suspension low. Requires pumping up.

Fail 6 Nov 2019 67,391 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front & rear sub-frames corroded.

Nearside rear tyre getting close to limit.

Suspension low. Requires pumping up.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 66,461 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 667,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 66,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished - 185/55/R15 - 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished - 185/55/R15 - 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp not working at the time of test

Exhaust flexi damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,578 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre distorted

Offside Front tyres perishing and worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2016 64,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre distorted

Offside Front tyres perishing and worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,739 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 59,788 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 59,788 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 58,372 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 58,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 53,708 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 53,708 miles

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

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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V641 HTW is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V641 HTW, 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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V641 HTW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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