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V718 GTR

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,807 mi
Last recorded64,807 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 GTR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,807 miles

Battery Insecure

Exhaust System Rusty

High Level Brake light inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake Discs Pitted

Fail 29 Mar 2012 64,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery Insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust System Rusty

High Level Brake light inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake Discs Pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,114 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 62,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 57,060 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,694 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 51,694 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 May 2007 47,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 47,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,896 miles

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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V718 GTR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V718 GTR, 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 V718 GTR registered?

V718 GTR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 September 1999.

Is V718 GTR safe to buy?

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