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V83 JEL

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,427 mi
Last recorded54,427 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 JEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 54,427 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear inner wing liner insecure

suspension spheres slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 54,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear inner wing liner insecure

suspension spheres slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,061 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

all 4 upper suspension mounts slightly corroded

nearside front wing corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 52,954 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

all 4 upper suspension mounts slightly corroded

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,195 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all upper suspension units slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 49,174 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all upper suspension units slightly corroded

offside rear park brake effort slightly low

Pass 18 Nov 2013 47,555 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front wing slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,884 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,940 miles

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

exhaust rusty

general rust underneath

offside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,220 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 44,208 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front and rear number plates cracked but still secure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 38,509 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,001 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 27,393 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 20,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,840 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 14,655 miles

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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V83 JEL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V83 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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V83 JEL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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