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V418 FGK

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

52,135 mi
Last recorded52,135 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV418 FGK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 52,135 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 51,875 miles

under vehicle covered by substance, brake pipes and fuel pipes covered by substance

Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,221 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp dipped beam low output but still has visible pattern

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 51,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp dipped beam low output but still has visible pattern

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 48,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 48,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 46,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 46,397 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,970 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 44,970 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,740 miles

corrosion formed at rear of inner sill on the offside

nearside headlamp light intensity reduced on dipped beam

nearside wiper blade has previously marked the windscreen

rear of offside sill damaged/dented

Fail 29 Sep 2018 42,696 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

corrosion formed at rear of inner sill on the offside

nearside headlamp light intensity reduced on dipped beam

nearside wiper blade has previously marked the windscreen

rear of offside sill damaged/dented

Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,913 miles

advise hydra gas suspension trim height low.

light intensity reduced on the nearside front headlamp on dipped beam.i

nearside front wiper blade has previously marked the windscreen.

offside front headlamp aim at minimum limit on dipped beam.

the offside rear outer sill is damaged/dented.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,823 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,596 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 38,587 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 37,934 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 37,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inside tread

Pass 16 Jun 2012 27,278 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Jun 2012 27,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,504 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,657 miles

Battery insecure

cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge 2mm

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,875 miles

Both front brake discs worn and pitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,711 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 23,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,110 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 22,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V418 FGK is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V418 FGK, 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 V418 FGK registered?

V418 FGK is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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