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V873 MJM

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,361 mi
Last recorded78,361 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 MJM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,361 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 78,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,292 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,110 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 71,110 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,839 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 58,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,733 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 64,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 62,399 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 62,397 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,467 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 55,467 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,194 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 50,194 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

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

Centre mirror insecure

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Some play detected in steering rack

Stone chip in N/S front headlamp lense

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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V873 MJM is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V873 MJM, 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 V873 MJM registered?

V873 MJM is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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