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L7 DEF

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,871 mi
Last recorded50,871 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 DEF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 50,871 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 50,349 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 49,856 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 48,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 48,731 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 48,191 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,089 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,511 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,804 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,798 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,306 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 40,767 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,285 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges

slight play in steering rack

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 2 May 2006 36,610 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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L7 DEF is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L7 DEF, 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 L7 DEF registered?

L7 DEF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is L7 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 DEF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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