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V274 LOB

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,904 mi
Last recorded126,904 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV274 LOB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 126,904 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 123,852 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 123,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 122,592 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear subframe rusted

Fail 7 Sep 2022 122,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear subframe rusted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 122,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 122,054 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole taped over with in 30cm of suspension (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced within 30cms of suspension (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 119,149 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 112,744 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 110,045 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened metal pipe from master cylinder dowd bulkhead showing signs of corrosion... (3.6.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 104,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe in front of rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 101,567 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 101,528 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,584 miles

Front and rear chassis covered in thick layer of underseal

Front suspension arms covered in thick layer of underseal

Fail 14 Mar 2014 96,546 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front and rear chassis covered in thick layer of underseal

Front suspension arms covered in thick layer of underseal

Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,281 miles

Front chassis - Heavy surface corrosion

Rear subframe - heavy surface corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2013 91,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front chassis - Heavy surface corrosion

Rear subframe - heavy surface corrosion

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both front tyres s/wear insid edges

corosion to both front chaissis legs

Fail 16 Mar 2012 85,939 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both front tyres s/wear insid edges

corosion to both front chaissis legs

Fail 3 Jan 2012 85,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight movement o/s rear lower shock bush

suspension ride height low

Pass 23 Dec 2010 76,156 miles

N/s headlight poor output

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2010 76,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,338 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 73,338 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,263 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,522 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,868 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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V274 LOB is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V274 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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V274 LOB is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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