MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,306 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
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)
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)
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
n.s side repeter in sercure.
n.s.r upper suspension arm has slight play in ball joint.
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
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
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
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
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
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
as per advise sheet issued at 12.31pm on 9/11/06
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
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.
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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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