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V4 OAJ

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,589 mi
Last recorded59,589 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 OAJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 59,589 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 59,575 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 59,553 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,467 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 59,298 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 59,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 58,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 58,325 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,950 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,259 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,847 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,921 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,885 miles

both front tyre wearing thin on inner edges

n/s/f disk corroded

rear subframe has surface rust but not holed

Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,640 miles

discs corroding

slight corrosion to subframes

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,789 miles

Car appears to have been stood , bad surface corrosion brake discs

N/S handbrake performance poor

bad surface corrosion rear inner sills and lower sill lips damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,555 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 43,370 miles

Bad cracking to rear o/s tyre inner wall

Front and rear discs poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,912 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 40,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,651 miles

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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V4 OAJ is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V4 OAJ, 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 V4 OAJ registered?

V4 OAJ is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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