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V896 HLF

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,187 mi
Last recorded56,187 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 HLF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 56,187 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 56,187 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,961 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 51,830 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 51,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,610 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 49,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,263 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,780 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 45,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 43,007 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 42,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres badly worn in inner edges

brake fluid moisture content high

front brake discs in very poor condition on inner face

Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,481 miles

Front discs pitted - STRONG ADVISE

NSF tyre worn in inner edge

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,373 miles

srs light on

Fail 24 Jan 2012 39,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

srs light on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,654 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,682 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,517 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,759 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 32,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,616 miles

Front brake disc's getting worn

Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,915 miles

rear shock absorber lower bushes displaced

Fail 30 Jan 2006 28,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear shock absorber lower bushes displaced

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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V896 HLF is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V896 HLF, 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 V896 HLF registered?

V896 HLF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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