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V850 GRO

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,333 mi
Last recorded107,333 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV850 GRO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 107,333 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside covered in under seal

Pass 31 Mar 2023 106,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

signs of filler on both rear outter seals

vehicle under side covered in sealer or underseal hard to asess corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2021 104,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 104,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body has corrosion due to age.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 104,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in a material making it unable to see the condition. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 103,985 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 103,514 miles

signs of filler on outer sills

underbody&suspension components coated with sealer/paint difficult to assess corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2015 103,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

signs of filler on outer sills

underbody&suspension components coated with sealer/paint difficult to assess corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2014 103,370 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 103,216 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 103,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,618 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 99,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 95,986 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 92,707 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,633 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 92,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front brake discs are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 87,119 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 83,114 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 78,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 74,182 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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V850 GRO is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 V850 GRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V850 GRO registered?

V850 GRO is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V850 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V850 GRO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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