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J17 PLD

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,233 mi
Last recorded65,233 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 PLD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 65,233 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 65,232 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 64,372 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 62,233 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 59,494 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,089 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,733 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,704 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,331 miles

Both front brake discs corroded inner face

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake effort low

Pass 31 Jan 2017 51,755 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 50,692 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 49,498 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,374 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,686 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,714 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,527 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,343 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,638 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 27,346 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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J17 PLD is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J17 PLD, 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 J17 PLD registered?

J17 PLD is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is J17 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 PLD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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