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T779 VAV

1999 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,032 mi
Last recorded83,032 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT779 VAV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 83,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 82,662 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,269 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,631 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 79,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 78,373 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,346 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,074 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,347 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,713 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,757 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,868 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,563 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,631 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,241 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,913 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,059 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,970 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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T779 VAV is a 1999 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T779 VAV, 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 T779 VAV registered?

T779 VAV is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 April 1999.

Is T779 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T779 VAV shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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