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V82 EPY

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,585 mi
Last recorded59,585 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 EPY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,585 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 59,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,859 miles

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 25 Nov 2009 43,714 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 43,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 43,549 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 43,549 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 42,068 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 42,068 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 May 2006 39,084 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 39,084 miles

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

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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V82 EPY is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V82 EPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V82 EPY registered?

V82 EPY is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V82 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V82 EPY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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