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DBZ 6554

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,817 mi
Last recorded69,817 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 6554
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 69,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 68,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 66,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,085 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 64,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,501 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,755 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension trailing arm to lower suspension arm bush slight play

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

Offside Rear Suspension trailing arm to lower suspension arm bush slight play

Power steering faulty

Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,481 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 61,473 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,956 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2018 59,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,615 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 57,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,486 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,084 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Exhaust rattle suspect catalytic converter broken up inside - emissions passed

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,735 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,717 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 45,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,560 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,326 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2008 41,837 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,734 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,852 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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DBZ 6554 is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DBZ 6554, 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 DBZ 6554?

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What year was DBZ 6554 registered?

DBZ 6554 is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is DBZ 6554 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBZ 6554 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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