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V283 MGY

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

20,100 mi
Last recorded20,100 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 MGY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 20,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 20,037 miles

all front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2024 20,016 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 19,998 miles

Offside Front Inner tread starting to wear

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 19,875 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f inner tyre tread starting to wear

Pass 22 Jun 2021 19,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 19,745 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 19,696 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,646 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 19,625 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 19,393 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 19,318 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 19,297 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 18,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 18,209 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 17,682 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2010 17,068 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 16,257 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,840 miles

o/s/r tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2007 14,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,841 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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V283 MGY is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V283 MGY, 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 V283 MGY registered?

V283 MGY is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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