MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,893 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
coolant pipes corroded and seeping coolant
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front to rear coolant pipes are corroded and seeping coolant
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear track control has slight play in the outer bush
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear tyre is perished and cracked in tread pattern
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front to rear coolant pipes are corroded and seeping coolant
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear track control has slight play in the outer bush
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear tyre is perished and cracked in tread pattern
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
note:temp gauge not working
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advanced uneven wear and feathering to both front tyres
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension height in general appears low
advisorys same as preveouse test
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advanced wear to front and rear brake discs and pads
slight corrosion to front and rear subframes
slight surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn & corroded
offside rear brake pipe corroded
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V983 FNU is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 V983 FNU, 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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V983 FNU is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 October 1999.
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