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V273 LOB

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,014 mi
Last recorded39,014 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 LOB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 39,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 39,011 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 37,246 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 35,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension trim heights very low

Pass 13 Jan 2023 33,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 32,279 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 31,650 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 30,357 miles

Parking brake only just achieves minimum efficiency

Fail 18 Jan 2020 30,357 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake only just achieves minimum efficiency

Pass 14 Jun 2018 30,315 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,278 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,944 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,982 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,699 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 28,698 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,459 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,506 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 24,494 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,981 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,973 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,500 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 20,626 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 20,626 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front 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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V273 LOB is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V273 LOB, 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 V273 LOB registered?

V273 LOB is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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