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V680 GVS

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,833 mi
Last recorded85,833 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV680 GVS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,833 miles

slight pitting all brake discs

uneven tread wear nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2013 85,833 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlight on high limit

slight damage offside front tyre

slight pitting all brake discs

uneven tread wear front tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2012 76,997 miles

slight damage offside front tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2012 76,997 miles

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

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

exhaust getting rusty and offside rear mounting rubber deteriating

slight damage offside front tyre

slight play nearside rear upper suspension balljoint

suspension is getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,507 miles

front indicators and nearside side repeater slightly discoloured

nearside front and rear brake discs are getting pitted

rear brakes require attention

slight distortion nearside front brake

Fail 2 Feb 2011 67,507 miles

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

front indicators and nearside side repeater slightly discoloured

nearside front and rear brake discs are getting pitted

rear brakes require attention

slight distortion nearside front brake

Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,892 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight damage nearside front indicator lense

surface rust nearside front brake disc

Fail 17 Feb 2010 57,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

slight damage nearside front indicator lense

surface rust nearside front brake disc

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,213 miles

slight damage nearside front indicator lense

uneven wear nearside front tyre and close to limit inner tread

vague beam pattern headlights

Fail 23 Feb 2009 50,213 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

heavy pitting nearside rear brake disc inner face

slight damage nearside front indicator lense

slight distortion front brakes and offside rear brake

uneven wear nearside front tyre and close to limit inner tread

vague beam pattern headlights

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,050 miles

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

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

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)

exhaust system getting rusty

offside front nearside side repeater and both rear indicators slightly discoloured

slight blow exhaust system

suspension is getting low

vague beam pattern headlights

Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,568 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,085 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 GVS is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V680 GVS, 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 V680 GVS registered?

V680 GVS is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V680 GVS safe to buy?

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