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V879 FGV

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,794 mi
Last recorded68,794 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 FGV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 68,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe from brake hose up over engine (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipes excessively corroded, all pipes from t piece union. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber weeping fluid

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Front shock absorber weeping fluid

Offside Rear tyre on 1.6mm

both sides front, brake hose, metal part inbetween hose heavily corroded

brake performance very poor

rear exhaust silencer and strap heavily corroded

wiper blades worn

front brake disc excessively corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

inner faces of front brake discs in very poor condition

n/s/r sill damaged/corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Jun 2016 63,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

inner faces of front brake discs in very poor condition

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2015 59,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

spare tyre cut to cords u/s not to be refitted

Pass 7 Jun 2014 58,829 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 58,641 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,911 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 46,409 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise slight play in steering rack arms, n/s and o/s.

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

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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V879 FGV is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V879 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.

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What year was V879 FGV registered?

V879 FGV is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 November 1999.

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