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D5 DSG

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,099 mi
Last recorded22,099 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 DSG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 22,099 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 22,085 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 22,039 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 21,918 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 21,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 21,687 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 21,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 21,462 miles

suspension very low

Pass 11 May 2016 21,445 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 21,359 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 21,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 20,752 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)

Fail 7 May 2013 20,752 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 8 May 2012 20,516 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,398 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 20,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

TRACKING NEEDS CHECKING.TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 5 May 2009 20,042 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE-POSSIBLE TRACKING NEEDS ADJUSTING.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,999 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 15,162 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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D5 DSG is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 D5 DSG, 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 D5 DSG registered?

D5 DSG is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is D5 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 DSG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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