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V662 GTR

1999 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,611 mi
Last recorded118,611 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV662 GTR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 118,611 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 114,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 112,797 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 112,553 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 112,536 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 109,230 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2011 109,189 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

exhaust strap broken

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2010 105,472 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 105,472 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 103,005 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 103,005 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 100,466 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 100,466 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 98,582 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

centre stop light incomplete

coolant pipes slightly corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2007 98,582 miles

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

centre stop light incomplete

coolant pipes slightly corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2006 96,614 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 96,611 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 94,082 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 94,082 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 82,334 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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V662 GTR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V662 GTR, 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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V662 GTR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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