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V452 DLT

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,181 mi
Last recorded66,181 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV452 DLT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 66,181 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 66,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 65,674 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 64,598 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 63,114 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,881 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 62,094 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 62,094 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated not extinguishing handbrake warning light (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 60,510 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,932 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,074 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 55,753 miles

exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 27 Nov 2014 54,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer strap broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,551 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 52,551 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,102 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,464 miles

wipers smear.....

Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,843 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 45,843 miles

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

exhaust system corroding...

front inner brake pads appear low , rear discs corroding , advise brake inspection....

rear number plate contaminated....

Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,363 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,273 miles

discs and pads worn

exhaust corroded

suspension low

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,113 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,610 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on edges

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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V452 DLT is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V452 DLT, 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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V452 DLT is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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