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V40 MGF

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

54,320 mi
Last recorded54,320 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 54,320 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 53,975 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 53,975 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 53,277 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 53,270 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 52,493 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 52,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,185 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 51,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 51,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 51,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,509 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 50,503 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,719 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,829 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,561 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 44,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,564 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 43,564 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,602 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 38,602 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,347 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 35,347 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s wiper smearing slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,775 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all body and surspension parts corroded

all brake dics corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2009 31,775 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake dics corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,756 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 22,969 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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V40 MGF 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 V40 MGF, 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 V40 MGF registered?

V40 MGF is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V40 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 MGF shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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