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ExpiredMileage
63,860 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Coolant leak ()
General corrosion on underside of vehicle
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not illuminate when brake pedal depressed (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not illuminate when rear fog lamp illuminated (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak under header tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak under header tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear wings corroded and holed but not pescribed areas
coolant leak from engine bay, suspect bottle overflow
front to rear coolant pipes corroded and blistering
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear wings corroded and holed but not pescribed areas
coolant leak from engine bay, suspect bottle overflow
front to rear coolant pipes corroded and blistering
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s/f brake has slight restricted free play
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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V78 HHR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 V78 HHR, 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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V78 HHR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 November 1999.
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