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V26 MGF

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,354 mi
Last recorded86,354 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 86,354 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,279 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 85,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,383 miles

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2012 84,383 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,280 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2010 84,276 miles

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

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

cat converter rattling

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 78,220 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 71,452 miles

exhsut baffles loose

Fail 5 Nov 2008 71,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhsut baffles loose

Pass 12 Nov 2007 64,826 miles

osf tyre worn outer edge acceptable when tested

vehicle had osf accident damage repairs

Fail 8 Nov 2007 64,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

osf tyre worn outer edge acceptable when tested

vehicle had osf accident damage repairs

Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,709 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 59,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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V26 MGF is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V26 MGF, 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 V26 MGF registered?

V26 MGF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V26 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V26 MGF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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