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V776 JEL

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,538 mi
Last recorded102,538 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV776 JEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 102,538 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

coolant front to rear pipe heavily corroded & leaking

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

n/s/r lower track control arm stablizer bush slight movement

Fail 30 Nov 2012 102,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

coolant front to rear pipe heavily corroded & leaking

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

n/s/r lower track control arm stablizer bush slight movement

Pass 2 Sep 2011 90,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 77,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2009 77,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 73,872 miles

nearside rear hub bush has slight movement

Fail 14 May 2008 73,863 miles

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

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

nearside rear hub bush has slight movement

Pass 16 Mar 2007 71,545 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 71,543 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,121 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 57,656 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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V776 JEL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V776 JEL, 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 V776 JEL registered?

V776 JEL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V776 JEL safe to buy?

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