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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside and offside (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
IDLE SPEED SLIGHTLY HIGH
LOWER REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES STARTING TO WEAR
REAR TYRES HAVE VERY SLIGHT PERISHING
SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND FRONT SSHOCK ABSORBERS
BOTH WIPERS STARTING TO SPLIT
O/S REAR INNER BRAKE BRAKE DISC SURFACE STARTING TO CORRODE
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V740 OAB is a 1999 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 V740 OAB, 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 V740 OAB registered?
V740 OAB is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 December 1999.
Is V740 OAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V740 OAB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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