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V949 GRF

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,403 mi
Last recorded124,403 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 GRF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,403 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 124,321 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 122,461 miles

the r/o/s outer sill has damage

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 120,502 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 117,837 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

interior mirror loose

Fail 14 Feb 2014 117,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

interior mirror loose

Pass 19 Feb 2013 114,615 miles

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)

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre has splits in the inner side wall

Fail 15 Feb 2013 114,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

air bag light on

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2012 110,527 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 110,527 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 106,186 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 106,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 99,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2010 99,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2009 93,204 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 93,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,446 miles

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

several very small stone chips in both zone 'A' and swept area of front windscreen.

windscreen is marked in arc at edge of swept area (by old wiper blade ?)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 86,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

several very small stone chips in both zone 'A' and swept area of front windscreen.

windscreen is marked in arc at edge of swept area (by old wiper blade ?)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 80,909 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 73,016 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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V949 GRF 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 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V949 GRF, 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 V949 GRF registered?

V949 GRF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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