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V691 FRJ

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,516 mi
Last recorded62,516 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV691 FRJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 62,516 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 62,062 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 61,629 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 61,231 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,650 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 60,408 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 60,075 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 59,335 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 58,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 57,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front h/lamp slightly down on power.

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear sections of outer sills slighting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2015 56,461 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 56,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 55,332 miles

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

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

n/s front h/lamp slightly duller than o/s

Pass 9 Nov 2013 54,348 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 53,320 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 52,756 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,756 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 51,991 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,803 miles

n/s h/lamp slightly dim top ball joint has slight lift

Fail 13 Nov 2009 50,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s h/lamp slightly dim top ball joint has slight lift

Pass 29 Nov 2008 50,315 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,845 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 47,224 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 45,845 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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V691 FRJ is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V691 FRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V691 FRJ registered?

V691 FRJ is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 December 1999.

Is V691 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V691 FRJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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