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V71 DPG

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,921 mi
Last recorded113,921 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 DPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 113,921 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 113,919 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 109,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 108,330 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 107,604 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 105,921 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 104,138 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 100,993 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,032 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

possible power steering fault

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

possible fault with power steering

Fail 4 Dec 2014 87,970 miles

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

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

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

possible fault with power steering

Pass 5 Dec 2013 85,276 miles

rear sill lips damaged and corroded

suspect power steering faulty

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,256 miles

all brake discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

flat spot damage to n/s/r wheel rim

n/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak ?

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,946 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing low and perishing

chips in front windscreen

oil leak ?

two flat spots in n/s/r wheel rim

Fail 14 Jun 2011 79,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing low and perishing

chips in front windscreen

oil leak ?

two flat spots in n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,297 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 77,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front upper balljoints have play/lift .

High level brake light not working , unable to establish if it is connected.

Nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged.

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

Pass 29 May 2009 73,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades poor

power steering very light

Fail 28 May 2009 73,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades poor

power steering very light

Pass 20 May 2008 69,492 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 62,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 57,697 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust rusty and weak in places

offside front tyre inner side wall cracking

radiator deteriorating

slight play in both front upper swivels †

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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V71 DPG is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V71 DPG, 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 V71 DPG registered?

V71 DPG is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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