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V894 LOB

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,454 mi
Last recorded108,454 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV894 LOB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 107,461 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 107,459 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 107,439 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 107,381 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 107,381 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 106,859 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 106,859 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre stop lamp not working

misting to offside headlamp

rusting to under body and suspension

Pass 28 Jul 2009 103,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres are deterioated

front and rear subframes are rusty

nearside body sill damaged

rear metal brake pipes are rusty

refer to section 2 overleaf

Fail 25 Jul 2009 103,060 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are deterioated

front and rear subframes are rusty

nearside body sill damaged

rear metal brake pipes are rusty

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 16 Jul 2008 99,727 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 99,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 96,108 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 96,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 91,665 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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V894 LOB is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V894 LOB, 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 V894 LOB registered?

V894 LOB is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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