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V709 KAB

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

75,335 mi
Last recorded75,335 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 KAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 75,335 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 75,324 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 74,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,693 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 72,729 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 71,356 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 71,343 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 70,892 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,187 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,009 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 68,997 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 68,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,212 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 66,127 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 64,719 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 63,083 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,229 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 62,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 60,391 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,778 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 54,828 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 54,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

play in o/s rear track rod end

Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,607 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 52,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,187 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 49,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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V709 KAB is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V709 KAB, 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 V709 KAB registered?

V709 KAB is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V709 KAB shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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