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V429 NJW

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,332 mi
Last recorded61,332 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV429 NJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 61,332 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 60,103 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern slightly dim . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 59,212 miles

one side of horn button inoperative.

Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,596 miles

Horn only works on right hand side steering wheel button .

Pass 30 May 2019 57,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 56,675 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight noise in wheel bearing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear parking brake effort just on legal limit

Pass 26 May 2017 54,564 miles

Rear slight noise in nearside rear wheel bearing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake effort just above legal limit on near side and offside rear wheel/s

Fail 25 Apr 2017 54,507 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on underbody and components in prescribed area's

Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,372 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 53,035 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,356 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wheel tyre tread/s worn on inner side edge

rear exhaust silenser box slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,713 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,253 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,594 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,594 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,816 miles

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)

suspensionvery low

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,740 miles

exhaust strap insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2007 39,335 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,528 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 31,559 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2005 31,559 miles

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

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

Offside 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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V429 NJW is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V429 NJW, 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 V429 NJW registered?

V429 NJW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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