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V870 PKN

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,135 mi
Last recorded76,135 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 PKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,135 miles

Advise rear discs

n/s/f upper and lower ball joint has slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

n/s/r suspension arm has slight play in bush

Fail 22 Jul 2011 76,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise rear discs

n/s/f upper and lower ball joint has slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

n/s/r suspension arm has slight play in bush

Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,095 miles

n/s bottom ball joint slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slighly noisey

n/s/r inner radius arm bush play

Fail 17 Sep 2010 71,095 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

disc poor and front pads look low

n/s bottom ball joint slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slighly noisey

n/s/r inner radius arm bush play

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,903 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres are heavily worn on the inner tread.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,703 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 47,693 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,393 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,004 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,957 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 PKN is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V870 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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What year was V870 PKN registered?

V870 PKN is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V870 PKN safe to buy?

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