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J800 OMG

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,723 mi
Last recorded28,723 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 OMG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 28,723 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 28,481 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 28,177 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 27,583 miles

front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

offside rear tyre has split on inner side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2022 26,924 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit and worn uneven

Pass 17 May 2021 26,149 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both in places (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just met limit

Pass 19 May 2020 25,264 miles

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2019 22,959 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 22,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 May 2016 22,176 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,030 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 21,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 20,082 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,399 miles

os/ns rear tyres sidewall perished

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,717 miles

suspension low

Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,967 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,466 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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J800 OMG is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J800 OMG, 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 J800 OMG registered?

J800 OMG is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 April 1999.

Is J800 OMG safe to buy?

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