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V279 NJW

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

32,518 mi
Last recorded32,518 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 NJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 32,518 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 28,885 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 28,884 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 27,094 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust hanger corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 26,917 miles

All alloy wheels corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken but exhaust secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

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

Offside Rear wheel arch has corrosion hole through outer skin of vehicle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion complete underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2019 26,532 miles

NSF lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,239 miles

Front & rear subframes corroded

Front discs pitted/corroded

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2018 26,239 miles

Front & rear subframes corroded

Front discs pitted/corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2017 25,802 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension corroded

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened Master cylinder (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 25,352 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre on 2.5 mm

Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,611 miles

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,855 miles

both rear discs are pitted

front and rear subframes are rusty

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

Fail 1 Jul 2014 23,855 miles

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

both rear discs are pitted

front and rear subframes are rusty

front tyres are worn on the inner edges

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

Fail 2 Jul 2013 22,652 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both rear discs pitted.

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear exhaust system generally rusty.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from rocker box area.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,652 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both rear discs pitted.

Rear exhaust system generally rusty.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from rocker box area.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,348 miles

Front and rear discs very pitted.

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

Pass 26 May 2011 18,982 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted handbrake performance slightly low

Fail 23 May 2011 18,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 26 May 2010 17,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cambelt? due every 60000 or 5 years

nearside front mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 13 May 2009 17,301 miles

n/s/headlamp pattern poor

o/s/r indicator pale

poor handbrake

Fail 13 May 2009 17,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/headlamp pattern poor

o/s/r indicator pale

poor handbrake

Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 15,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 15,473 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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V279 NJW is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V279 NJW, 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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V279 NJW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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