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V870 GKY

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,981 mi
Last recorded86,981 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 GKY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 86,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,981 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 86,981 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,950 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 86,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,015 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 84,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 77,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 71,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 69,172 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 65,382 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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V870 GKY is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V870 GKY, 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 V870 GKY registered?

V870 GKY is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V870 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V870 GKY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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