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V871 FGV

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,405 mi
Last recorded84,405 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 FGV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 84,405 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,642 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)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 79,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,909 miles

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear,slight metallic noise from nearside front suspension.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 74,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear,slight metallic noise from nearside front suspension.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,369 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,655 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 63,089 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 56,099 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 56,099 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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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V871 FGV is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red 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 V871 FGV, 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 V871 FGV registered?

V871 FGV is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 November 1999.

Is V871 FGV safe to buy?

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