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V904 LOF

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,951 mi
Last recorded43,951 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV904 LOF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 43,951 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 43,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,844 miles

offside front brake pad is sticking in its carrier! advise further inspection

Fail 19 Oct 2020 42,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image is VERY DIM! headlamp internals require cleaning/demisting (4.1.2 (c))

offside front brake pad is sticking in its carrier! advise further inspection

offside rear outer brake pad is delaminated from its backing plate! replacement required

Pass 30 Sep 2019 40,953 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 40,942 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 38,994 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,088 miles

Offside And Nearside Front Braided Brake Hoses Rubbing On Body

Fail 27 Sep 2017 37,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside And Nearside Front Braided Brake Hoses Rubbing On Body

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,384 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,178 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,707 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,991 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,730 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,450 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,617 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,636 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,182 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,939 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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V904 LOF is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V904 LOF, 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 V904 LOF registered?

V904 LOF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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