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716 DHR

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,116 mi
Last recorded23,116 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration716 DHR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 23,116 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 20,743 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 20,657 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 18,212 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 15,539 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 15,530 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slight corrosion on inner face of Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 15,234 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 15,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 15,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 15,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 15,213 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 15,208 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 15,049 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,043 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 14,692 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,616 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,395 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 14,140 miles

inner face of front brake discs rusting

Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,136 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 13,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

suspension hight low

Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,524 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,368 miles

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)

o/s rear tyre side wall starting to crack

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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716 DHR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 716 DHR, 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 716 DHR registered?

716 DHR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 716 DHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 716 DHR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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