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V36 DLU

1999 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,681 mi
Last recorded50,681 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 DLU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 50,681 miles

parkbrake borderline

Fail 12 May 2026 50,678 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 49,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also slight play in track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 48,383 miles

All brake disc faces in poor condition

Nearside rear suspension, slight free play in upper ball joint, lower arm bush, and inner track rod

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

Offside rear suspension, slight free play in upper ball joint

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, central, nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 48,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective Light output seriously reduced, no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod has an unsafe modification Tie bar poly bush, rear washer orientation incorrect (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached Lower suspension arm, outer bush, bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached Track arm, inner joint, bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

All brake disc faces in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light output reduced, beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear suspension, slight free play in upper ball joint, lower arm bush, and inner track rod

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

Offside rear suspension, slight free play in upper ball joint

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, central, nearside, and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 47,083 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 47,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering component deformed control arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 45,265 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 35,326 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 35,326 miles

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 34,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 33,744 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,669 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,457 miles

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,467 miles

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,242 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,084 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 27,156 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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V36 DLU is a 1999 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V36 DLU, 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 V36 DLU registered?

V36 DLU is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V36 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V36 DLU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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