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V842 FJA

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

35,538 mi
Last recorded35,538 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 FJA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 35,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 35,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 35,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 34,571 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 34,552 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 34,448 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 34,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 34,380 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 34,273 miles

parking brake just in performance limits

Pass 8 May 2015 34,186 miles

cracks showing in rear tyre treads

Pass 8 May 2014 34,017 miles

fine cracks in rear tyre treads

Pass 9 May 2013 33,712 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 33,711 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 33,454 miles

18% inbalance on front brakes!

Both rear tyres cracking in tread bad. DOT code 03.215/40/16W

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,454 miles

18% inbalance on front brakes!

Both rear tyres cracking in tread bad. DOT code 03.215/40/16W

Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,304 miles

Both rear tyres cracking bad in tread! 03 DOT CODE. 215/40/16W

Fail 20 Jan 2010 33,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres cracking bad in tread! 03 DOT CODE. 215/40/16W

Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,908 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 32,908 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,277 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 32,277 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 29,623 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 29,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 FJA is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V842 FJA, 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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What year was V842 FJA registered?

V842 FJA is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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