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V968 GES

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,280 mi
Last recorded66,280 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 GES
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,280 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is deteriated but not leaking any gas or insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,637 miles

exhuast system very rusty

front and rear subframes very rusty

rear number plate starting to deterioate

slight lift in o/s top ball joint

Fail 1 Mar 2011 63,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhuast system very rusty

front and rear subframes very rusty

rear number plate starting to deterioate

slight lift in o/s top ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,064 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,379 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,066 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 61,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,386 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 58,384 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V968 GES is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V968 GES, 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 V968 GES registered?

V968 GES is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V968 GES shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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