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V689 JGE

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,231 mi
Last recorded43,231 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV689 JGE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,231 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,293 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 40,292 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,001 miles

advice on further look at rear foot and hand brake and front wipers

Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,542 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,346 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 27,021 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 27,021 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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V689 JGE is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V689 JGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V689 JGE registered?

V689 JGE is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V689 JGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V689 JGE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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