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V892 SWT

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,802 mi
Last recorded58,802 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 SWT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,802 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe is in poor condition

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,443 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 58,423 miles

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,164 miles

all exhaust in poor condition and corroded

both front and rear disc corroded

coolant leak

Fail 15 Mar 2017 58,164 miles

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

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

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

all exhaust in poor condition and corroded

both front and rear disc corroded

coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,656 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 57,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 57,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back box exhaust in poor condition

down pipe an flexi exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,116 miles

o/s front tyre cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2015 57,116 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,336 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,527 miles

back box in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 53,275 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 53,043 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 50,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 50,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,159 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V892 SWT is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V892 SWT, 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 V892 SWT registered?

V892 SWT is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V892 SWT safe to buy?

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