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V849 HTX

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,065 mi
Last recorded76,065 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 HTX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 76,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

alternator drive belt missing

brake discs in poor condition

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust rear bracket broken

nearside dipped beam image poor

offside dipped beam image poor

offside lower corner of windscreen deteriorated

unable to assess condition of repair rear to offside sill due to heavy covering

Fail 25 Apr 2012 76,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

alternator drive belt missing

brake discs in poor condition

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust rear bracket broken

nearside dipped beam image poor

offside dipped beam image poor

offside lower corner of windscreen deteriorated

unable to assess condition of repair rear to offside sill due to heavy covering

Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,051 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise rear bumper slightly damaged

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 73,031 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise rear bumper slightly damaged

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2010 69,546 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 63,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

damage to both sills through jacking

Pass 10 Aug 2009 63,576 miles

damage to both sills through jacking

Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,271 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,240 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 48,240 miles

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

brake pads getting low

Pass 9 May 2006 39,076 miles

advisorys attatched

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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V849 HTX is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V849 HTX, 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 V849 HTX registered?

V849 HTX is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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