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V388 HHK

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,696 mi
Last recorded18,696 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 HHK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 18,696 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 17,995 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 17,679 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 17,192 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 16,684 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 16,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And splits in side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And splits in side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low in tread on inner edge in places

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,583 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 8 Jul 2010 13,354 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 12,520 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,811 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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V388 HHK is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V388 HHK, 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

How do I check the history of V388 HHK?

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What year was V388 HHK registered?

V388 HHK is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V388 HHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V388 HHK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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