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A20 DPV

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

7,926 mi
Last recorded7,926 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DPV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 7,926 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 7,812 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 7,617 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 17 Jul 2015 7,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 6,916 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Fail 16 May 2014 6,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 13 Apr 2012 6,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake outter cables chaffing on rear subframe

Pass 16 Mar 2010 5,505 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 5,493 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 4,070 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 3,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 3,354 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 3,354 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 990 miles

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2006
Fail 23 Jun 2006

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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 Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front and rear discs corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

handbrake travel high

inner sills corroded

unable to check outer sills due to plasic body kit

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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A20 DPV is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A20 DPV, 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

How do I check the history of A20 DPV?

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What year was A20 DPV registered?

A20 DPV is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is A20 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 DPV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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