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V427 EJT

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,509 mi
Last recorded54,509 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 EJT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 54,509 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 54,509 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 48,059 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 47,394 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 45,416 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 45,090 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear damper lower bushes displaced.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 43,137 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 43,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,860 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 42,819 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 41,756 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,245 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 41,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,671 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,214 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 40,214 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 39,766 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both headlights going dull

both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,766 miles

both headlights going dull

both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,445 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,212 miles

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 Nov 2009 36,529 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 36,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,740 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 34,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,518 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,108 miles

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

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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V427 EJT is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 V427 EJT, 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 V427 EJT?

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What year was V427 EJT registered?

V427 EJT is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V427 EJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V427 EJT shows 27 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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