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D13 REK

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,697 mi
Last recorded30,697 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 REK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 30,697 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 30,688 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 30,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 30,398 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section slightly corroded ( near to junction on nearside rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 30,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 29,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 29,822 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 29,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,324 miles

Brake has signs of overheating nearside rear

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

Tyre pressure low offside front

Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,208 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,788 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 28,777 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 28,003 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,003 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,327 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 24,246 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 23,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F tyre unevenly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2009 23,747 miles

O/S/F tyre unevenly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,785 miles

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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D13 REK is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D13 REK, 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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What year was D13 REK registered?

D13 REK is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is D13 REK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 REK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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