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V957 GBJ

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,910 mi
Last recorded57,910 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV957 GBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,910 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 57,778 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 57,689 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 57,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,988 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 56,791 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,433 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 56,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,260 miles

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

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

wiper deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,786 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,843 miles

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

Suspension getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 43,306 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,014 miles

nail in tread of offside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2005 38,231 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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V957 GBJ is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V957 GBJ, 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 V957 GBJ registered?

V957 GBJ is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V957 GBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V957 GBJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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