MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,738 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40x16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O S F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front shock absorbers corroded
nearside front brake calliper damp around piston boot
nearside rear brake disc corroded
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front shock absorbers corroded
nearside front brake calliper damp around piston boot
nearside rear brake disc corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
corrosion to front bracket of water pipes
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Interior rear view mirror is loose
Suspension trim is low
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number plate starting to delaminate
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear number plate starting to delaminate
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V840 EHC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
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 V840 EHC, 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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V840 EHC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 1999.
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