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V842 DJM

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,711 mi
Last recorded77,711 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 DJM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,524 miles

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

front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

nearside door mirror cracked but view to rear ok

nearside hydragas suspension sitting slightly lower than offside

nearside washer aim poor

offside outer sill slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Sep 2011 77,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

nearside door mirror cracked but view to rear ok

nearside hydragas suspension sitting slightly lower than offside

nearside washer aim poor

offside outer sill slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,344 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre uneven wear - worn on inside edge

vehicle ride height ( hydragas suspension ) set high.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 73,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,105 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 69,103 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,628 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 64,619 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,938 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 58,934 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,422 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 53,416 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 48,084 miles

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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V842 DJM is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V842 DJM, 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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V842 DJM is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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