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V685 PKE

1999 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

47,771 mi
Last recorded47,771 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 PKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 47,771 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 47,633 miles

Lower vehicle under sealed

Offside Rear park brake slow to advance

Pass 20 Apr 2021 47,439 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,744 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 46,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 45,632 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,703 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,440 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 43,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,394 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,394 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,693 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,661 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall, not showing the cords.

slight play in both rear track control arm bushes.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 40,661 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall, not showing the cords.

slight play in both rear track control arm bushes.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,915 miles

SRS light on

Slight play in both rear track control arm bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,733 miles

both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

front and rrear sub-frames corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,853 miles

N/s/f wishbone starting to corrode.

O/s headlamp poor dip pattern and low output, advise attention.

SRS light on.

Slight play in o/s/f upper swivel joint.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,588 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,238 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 28,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,844 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 26,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V685 PKE is a 1999 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V685 PKE, 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 V685 PKE registered?

V685 PKE is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V685 PKE safe to buy?

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