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V717 DJM

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,180 mi
Last recorded34,180 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 DJM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 34,180 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,100 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 32,088 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2022 31,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 30,157 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 30,155 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 29,074 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,085 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,714 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,359 miles

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Exhaust corroded

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,744 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 24,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,258 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,521 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,748 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 22,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 21,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,552 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,371 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,958 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 12,857 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)

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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V717 DJM is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V717 DJM, 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 V717 DJM registered?

V717 DJM is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V717 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V717 DJM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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