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V414 FHC

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,944 mi
Last recorded82,944 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV414 FHC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 82,944 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 82,728 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 81,700 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,474 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 79,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 76,955 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,949 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 76,849 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,494 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 76,185 miles

Nearside arch liner catching wheel on full lock

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,185 miles

Nearside arch liner catching wheel on full lock

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,823 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,410 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,857 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 74,857 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,575 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,761 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 78,457 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 78,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 68,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 68,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 60,288 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 60,288 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 53,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V414 FHC 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 80%.

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 V414 FHC, 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 V414 FHC registered?

V414 FHC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V414 FHC safe to buy?

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