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V897 KRS

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,959 mi
Last recorded55,959 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 KRS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 55,959 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has play

Nearside and Offside inner sills corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 52,982 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 50,898 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 501,160 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 50,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 49,492 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 49,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2011 48,851 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC EXCESSIVELY PITTED

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

WATER PIPES PORUS FRONT TO BACK

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,538 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 38,129 miles

O/S front tyre slow puncture.

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

Pass 9 May 2006 33,109 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 33,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V897 KRS is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V897 KRS, 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 V897 KRS registered?

V897 KRS is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V897 KRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V897 KRS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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