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D16 JLB

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,438 mi
Last recorded53,438 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 JLB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 53,438 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 53,374 miles

Coolant leak from under engine bay area ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 53,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from under engine bay area ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 53,242 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 52,690 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,934 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 51,314 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,725 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,841 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,719 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 47,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 46,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,365 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,634 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 43,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,904 miles

Suspension ride height low.

Fail 22 Apr 2011 40,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 40,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,736 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 39,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,929 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 37,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 36,253 miles

CATALYTIC CONVERTER INTERNALS RATTLE..

HEADLAMPS..REFLECTORS/LENS FADED APPEARANCE..

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s exhaust mount worn..not urgent to renew..

Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,253 miles

CATALYTIC CONVERTER INTERNALS RATTLE..

HEADLAMPS..REFLECTORS/LENS FADED APPEARANCE..

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s exhaust mount worn..not urgent to renew..

Pass 12 Oct 2006 32,572 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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D16 JLB is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 D16 JLB, 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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D16 JLB is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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