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V543 KEC

1999 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,756 mi
Last recorded64,756 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 KEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 64,756 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 64,097 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 63,664 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 63,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal travel feels wrong

Fail 25 May 2023 63,035 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal travel feels wrong

Pass 9 May 2022 62,329 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 61,502 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 61,502 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 60,471 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 59,982 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 59,917 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened On nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,805 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 59,805 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tracking out

Fail 3 Jul 2009 59,071 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,071 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 56,800 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 56,800 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 54,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 54,375 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,376 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 54,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,264 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V543 KEC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V543 KEC, 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 V543 KEC registered?

V543 KEC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V543 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V543 KEC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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