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V557 GUR

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,749 mi
Last recorded67,749 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 GUR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 67,749 miles

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

Under-side of chassis coated in underseal

Pass 24 Jun 2025 67,444 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 67,378 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 67,202 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Universal Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Underneath covered in underseal

Pass 14 Jun 2022 66,992 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 66,659 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Under-seal applied to underside of chassis

Pass 25 Jun 2020 66,438 miles

Front to Rear Chassis coated in under-seal. Preventing full inspection of chassis

Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam

Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,793 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,051 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,569 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,220 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,865 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,181 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,426 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 55,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,914 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,954 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 50,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,621 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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V557 GUR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V557 GUR, 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 V557 GUR registered?

V557 GUR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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