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K18 FTF

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

23,268 mi
Last recorded23,268 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 FTF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 23,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 22,954 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 22,683 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 22,388 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 21,865 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 21,263 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 20,646 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 20,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 20,410 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 20,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,351 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 20,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,308 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,228 miles

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

all brake discs starting to corrode

suspension requires lifting (pumping up)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,171 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 20,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake discs inner in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,970 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 19,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 19,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,552 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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K18 FTF 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 86.4%.

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 K18 FTF, 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 K18 FTF registered?

K18 FTF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is K18 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 FTF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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