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V861 PKN

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

70,306 mi
Last recorded70,306 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV861 PKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 70,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corrosion

Nearside Rear outer sill corrosion

advise bonnet catch sticking

advise front and rear sub frame corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2016 70,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corrosion

Nearside Rear outer sill corrosion

advise bonnet catch sticking

advise front and rear sub frame corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 64,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,766 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 60,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 57,844 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 57,841 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 57,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

COOLANT FAN RUNING ALL THE TIME

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,204 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play in o/s/f top arm ball joint

Pass 1 Dec 2010 47,576 miles

n.s side repeter in sercure.

n.s.r upper suspension arm has slight play in ball joint.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 47,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nearside rear silencer mount incorrectly fitted

nearside repeater lamp insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2008 39,772 miles

brake pipe secured to union block at nearside of engine bay bulkhead rusty

cambelt last changed?

imbalance between front brakes close to limit nearside low

nearside front indicater lamp damaged

offside and nearside headlamp beam images and output poor

offside rear and nearside rear indicaters flashing pale orange

radiater fins in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2008 39,772 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pipe secured to union block at nearside of engine bay bulkhead rusty

cambelt last changed?

imbalance between front brakes close to limit nearside low

nearside front indicater lamp damaged

offside and nearside headlamp beam images and output poor

offside rear and nearside rear indicaters flashing pale orange

radiater fins in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,076 miles

front pads low

front sub frame has slight corrosion

n/s/f indacator lense damaged

radaitor poor

rear subframe has slight corrosion

slight free play at steering wheel

wiper blade operation poor

Fail 6 Nov 2007 36,001 miles

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

front pads low

front sub frame has slight corrosion

n/s/f indacator lense damaged

radaitor poor

rear subframe has slight corrosion

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2006 32,099 miles

as per advise sheet issued at 12.31pm on 9/11/06

Fail 9 Nov 2006 32,099 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both side repeaters flashing pale orange

cambelt last changed?

front brake discs in poor condition

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

headlamp beam images poor

nearside front tyre at 2.5mm

nearside repeater poor fit in wing

rear number plate poor

slight imbalance between front brakes

Pass 7 Nov 2005 26,352 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 26,352 miles

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

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

advise front wheel alignment.

both side repeater lights pale.

play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

rear number plate deteriorated.

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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V861 PKN is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V861 PKN, 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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V861 PKN is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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