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V974 JGX

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,030 mi
Last recorded68,030 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 JGX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 68,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 68,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,575 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2018 65,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 64,187 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,727 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 61,693 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,959 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 60,906 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 59,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,619 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,086 miles

both rear and and o/s/f shock absorber bushes worn

corrosion to both rear outer sills

n/s of suspension becoming low poss pump up required

slight movement in o/s/f top ball joint

Fail 28 Sep 2011 59,086 miles

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

both rear and and o/s/f shock absorber bushes worn

corrosion to both rear outer sills

n/s of suspension becoming low poss pump up required

slight movement in o/s/f top ball joint

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,053 miles

offside and nearside outer sills corroding at rear

offside rear tyre small cut on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,374 miles

CAR PREVIOUSLY FAILED AT ANOTHER TESTING STATION ON STEERING RACK MALFUNCTION COULDNT FIND ANY FAULTS EXCEPT TURNS FASTER RIGHT HAND DOWN ON TURN PLATES NOT REARSON FOR REJECTION

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS AT REAR CORRODING NOT HOLED

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 52,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,449 miles

both rear tyre treads on 2-3mm

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit and becoming out of shape

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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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V974 JGX is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V974 JGX, 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 V974 JGX registered?

V974 JGX is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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