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V73 SOC

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

73,413 mi
Last recorded73,413 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 SOC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 73,413 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 72,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 72,489 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 72,485 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 71,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 70,974 miles

exhaust flexi outer mesh missing

Fail 12 Aug 2021 70,964 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi outer mesh missing

Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,377 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 70,363 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,004 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,105 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 68,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

missfire

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,086 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,936 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,553 miles

srs warning light on

has a cut on inner side wall over 25mm long (can not see cords )

Fail 21 Aug 2012 67,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

srs warning light on

has a cut on inner side wall over 25mm long (can not see cords )

Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,193 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 67,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,553 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 66,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,401 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 64,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 61,515 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 61,512 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Hi- level stop light inop

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,340 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 34,453 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 34,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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V73 SOC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V73 SOC, 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 V73 SOC registered?

V73 SOC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V73 SOC safe to buy?

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