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V680 GTC

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

67,526 mi
Last recorded67,526 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV680 GTC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 67,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box & a possible leak in the manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Due to partially seized parking brake actuator on caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in sub-frame caused by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in chassis rail caused by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Forward sub-frame mounting has fractured & detached due to corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear sills heavily corroded

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

Exhaust heat-shield corroded

General corrosion to rear chassis components

Intake air pipe disconnected

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake caliper lever partially seized

Rear Clutch hydraulic rigid pipe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,747 miles

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

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

Play in NS steering arm inside gaiter.

Slight corrosion rear brake discs.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 101,746 miles

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

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

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

Play in NS steering arm inside gaiter.

Slight corrosion rear brake discs.

Pass 31 May 2016 101,555 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 101,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 99,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported main pipe to rear (3.6.B.1)

front suspension coponents generaly corroded

offside rear tyre presure low

excessive play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 95,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,023 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 92,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 90,323 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 90,323 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

slight damaged to offside door mirror

Pass 9 Oct 2010 83,400 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear disc brakes slighty worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,491 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 73,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front chassis rail corroded

rear discs corroded on edges

suspension low

Pass 10 Sep 2008 70,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 70,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,899 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 67,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear number plate backing starting to seperate

Pass 4 Sep 2006 62,394 miles

Exhaust System In Poor Condition

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 56,400 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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V680 GTC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V680 GTC, 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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V680 GTC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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