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V840 EHC

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

69,738 mi
Last recorded69,738 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 EHC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 69,738 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 69,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 68,795 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 68,791 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,887 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 65,887 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 62,481 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 62,409 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 58,868 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 58,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,987 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,308 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 52,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 49,518 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 49,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 49,344 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,249 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 43,249 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,329 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 39,329 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,545 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 34,545 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,503 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 30,368 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,851 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 27,851 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 24,240 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Nov 2005 24,240 miles

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?

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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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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