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V648 HTW

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,482 mi
Last recorded88,482 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV648 HTW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 May 2018 88,482 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill Area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front, Sill Area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill Area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front, Sill Area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Both Sills Appear Non Metal/Non Welded Repairs

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Including Metal Part Of Flexi Mounted On Frame (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Metal Part Of Flexi Mounted On Frame (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Position Light Appears Faulty

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,164 miles

Nearside rear sill has slight corrosion

Pass 9 May 2016 85,438 miles

brake discs corroding on inner faces

steel part of front flexible brake hoses corroding both sides

Fail 6 May 2016 85,438 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

brake discs corroding on inner faces

steel part of front flexible brake hoses corroding both sides

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,933 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 82,932 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 77,354 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2013 77,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear discs rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2012 71,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipe too raer t piece rusty

high level stop light not working

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 71,513 miles

brake pipe too raer t piece rusty

high level stop light not working

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 65,453 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear subframes have light surface corrosion building up

Fail 28 Nov 2011 65,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear subframes have light surface corrosion building up

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 58,929 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 53,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 53,702 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 48,585 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,585 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,525 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,025 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 37,287 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 37,287 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

catalic converter rattles

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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V648 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 54.5%.

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 V648 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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V648 HTW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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