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R5 OTJ

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

49,540 mi
Last recorded49,540 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OTJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 49,540 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 49,398 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 48,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 48,684 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,418 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 48,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,829 miles

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 45,400 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,589 miles

O/S Front wheel slightly binding

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,599 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre brake lamp appears to be disconnect (not working)

o/s/ sill damaged on lip

Fail 9 Apr 2014 42,599 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake lamp appears to be disconnect (not working)

o/s/ sill damaged on lip

Fail 19 Apr 2013 40,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,915 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,802 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2011 35,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 32,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 May 2008 26,963 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 26,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2007 24,050 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2007 24,050 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,937 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 19,028 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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R5 OTJ is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R5 OTJ, 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 R5 OTJ registered?

R5 OTJ is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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