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V98 HHR

1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,091 mi
Last recorded49,091 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc62,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 HHR
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2007 49,091 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 49,071 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,992 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 44,992 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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V98 HHR is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,482 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V98 HHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V98 HHR is a 1999 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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