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V788 GTD

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,481 mi
Last recorded44,481 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 GTD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,481 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,872 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 43,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 42,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,545 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 39,440 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 36,520 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all suspension slightly low

both headlamp beam patterns not fully defined

corrosion underbody as if vehicle been stood

recommend tyre pressure check

Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,520 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all suspension slightly low

both headlamp beam patterns not fully defined

corrosion underbody as if vehicle been stood

recommend tyre pressure check

Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 26,868 miles

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

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

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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V788 GTD 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 70%.

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 V788 GTD, 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 V788 GTD registered?

V788 GTD is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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