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V788 KBH

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,936 mi
Last recorded70,936 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 KBH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 70,936 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 69,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 69,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 66,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 64,827 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,323 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 64,022 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 63,292 miles

All brake disc's slightly deteriorated

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 63,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All brake disc's slightly deteriorated

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 62,669 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2018 62,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 60,782 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 60,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,763 miles

both headlamp aims are getting weak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,800 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 53,800 miles

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

SUSPENSION A BIT LOW BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,733 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 47,733 miles

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

(ADVISORY) TRACKING IS OUT

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,057 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 39,167 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,982 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,328 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,494 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,441 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,977 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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V788 KBH is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V788 KBH, 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 V788 KBH registered?

V788 KBH is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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