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V716 SVV

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

33,637 mi
Last recorded33,637 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 SVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2020 33,637 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs inner faces corroding

both rear brake discs inner faces corroding

engine coolant pipes under floor corroding (Advise attention

front sub-frame corroding

metal clutch pipe and union corroding

n/s/f lower wishbone corroding

o/s/f lower wishbone corroding

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,076 miles

front and rear brake disces corroding

n/s/r and o/s/r flexi brake hoses, ferrules corroding

some surface corrosion to underside

Fail 11 Nov 2015 32,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake disces corroded

both rear brake disces corroded

both rear flexi brake hoses ferrules corroding

n/s/f lower swevil has slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and tread depth low at 2mm

o/s/r upper swevil has some play

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,643 miles

front sub-frame corroding

n/s/f tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention)

o/s headlamp dip beam patten poor and light output reduced (Advise attention)

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention)

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2014 29,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front sub-frame corroding

n/s/f tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention)

o/s headlamp dip beam patten poor and light output reduced (Advise attention)

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention)

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2013 27,949 miles

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

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

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

both front brake dises quite corroded

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 2.5mm

n/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread perishing and cracking

o/s dip beam patten poor

o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,949 miles

both front brake dises quite corroded

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 2.5mm

n/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread perishing and cracking

o/s dip beam patten poor

o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2013 27,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyre treads at 3mm.

N/s steering rack end has slight play.

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge-----------advise attention

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 26,596 miles

both front brake discs inner faces quite corroded (Advise attention)

both rear tyres getting low tread depth at 3mm

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s dip beam light output slighty reduced and beam patten poor

Fail 7 May 2009 23,895 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

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

O/s headlamp dip pattern poor.

O/s/r steel brake pipe corroded.

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

Pass 7 May 2009 23,895 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

O/s headlamp dip pattern poor.

O/s/r steel brake pipe corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,013 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 22,006 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake disces corroding on inner faces

n/s/r brake disce corroding on outer face

o/s/ headlamp patten poor

o/s/f tyre tread getting low at 3mm

Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,103 miles

front brake disces corroding on inner face

side reapters fading

suspension low alround

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,438 miles

Both rear tyres have low tread depth on outer edges. † †

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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V716 SVV is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V716 SVV, 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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V716 SVV is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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