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V715 KAB

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,663 mi
Last recorded77,663 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV715 KAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2022 77,663 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill extremely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2021 76,725 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 76,723 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,101 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 76,101 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play bolts loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,306 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

water leak from engine

Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,086 miles

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

beam pattern on osf headlamp weak

exhaust box and cat converter corroded

play in rear shock absorber lower bushs

rear brake pipe union on rear bulkhead insecure

suspension low evidence of bump stops being used

windscreen washer jet performance poor/weak

Fail 5 Jan 2009 70,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

exhaust box and cat converter corroded

play in rear shock absorber lower bushs

rear brake pipe union on rear bulkhead insecure

suspension low evidence of bump stops being used

Pass 11 Sep 2007 64,471 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 64,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 60,645 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 60,594 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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V715 KAB is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V715 KAB, 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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V715 KAB is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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