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K500 MGF

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,255 mi
Last recorded80,255 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 80,255 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 79,502 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 78,006 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Jan 2024 78,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Jan 2023 76,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 74,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 72,973 miles

Gearbox mounting cross member corroded & holed,but not insecure.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 72,971 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Clutch slave cylinder slight leak

Gearbox mounting cross member corroded & holed,but not insecure.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,552 miles

exhaust system corroded & weak

Fail 3 Jan 2020 71,551 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded & weak

Pass 28 Dec 2018 68,761 miles

exhaust system corroded & weak

Fail 28 Dec 2018 68,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded & weak

Pass 4 Jan 2018 65,780 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 65,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,634 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,778 miles

coolant leak on engine

Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,941 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 52,734 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,632 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,566 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,544 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 42,047 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 29,850 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,673 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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K500 MGF 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 K500 MGF, 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 K500 MGF registered?

K500 MGF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is K500 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 MGF 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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