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M15 SHK

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,378 mi
Last recorded96,378 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 SHK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 96,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 94,239 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 94,239 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 89,518 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,081 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 87,738 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,954 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 84,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,991 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 81,519 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 81,363 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 81,357 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 79,271 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 May 2008 79,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2007 76,078 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 76,072 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 71,596 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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M15 SHK is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M15 SHK, 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 M15 SHK registered?

M15 SHK is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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