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T180 MGV

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,448 mi
Last recorded32,448 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT180 MGV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 32,448 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 29,387 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 39,282 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 29,371 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 26,461 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside inner lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2021 23,402 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 22,796 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 22,345 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 22,251 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 22,232 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 22,231 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 22,097 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 22,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 21,810 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2013 21,809 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

low ride height

Pass 5 May 2011 21,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2010 21,160 miles

Service brake your vehicle has only just met the required servicebrake efficiency.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 5 May 2010 21,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,643 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 20,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,104 miles

power assist steering lamp on

Pass 3 Feb 2006 19,243 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 19,243 miles

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

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

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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T180 MGV is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T180 MGV, 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 T180 MGV registered?

T180 MGV is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 August 1999.

Is T180 MGV safe to buy?

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