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V979 GUR

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,518 mi
Last recorded46,518 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 GUR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,518 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 46,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,513 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 46,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

All brake discs rusty

Washers poor opartion

Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,462 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 46,462 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,686 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,713 miles

Exhaust silencer band broken

Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,666 miles

coolant pipes corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2010 43,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,489 miles

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

cataylst support corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,401 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,748 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

radiator

Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,574 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 30,379 miles

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

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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V979 GUR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V979 GUR, 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 V979 GUR registered?

V979 GUR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is V979 GUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V979 GUR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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