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V898 GAP

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,157 mi
Last recorded57,157 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 GAP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,157 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,676 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 55,667 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,016 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 55,016 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,533 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,867 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,768 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,053 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,214 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,785 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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V898 GAP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V898 GAP, 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 V898 GAP registered?

V898 GAP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V898 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V898 GAP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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