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V793 DCW

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,851 mi
Last recorded66,851 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV793 DCW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 66,851 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wushbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to connection with rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 51% recorded. Rear brakes appear to achieve very low readings (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 65,616 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,209 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,890 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 58,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2012 58,521 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 58,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2011 57,938 miles

rear discs corroded both sides inner

Fail 4 May 2011 57,937 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded both sides inner

Pass 18 Oct 2008 55,992 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,582 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,373 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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V793 DCW is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 V793 DCW, 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 V793 DCW registered?

V793 DCW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V793 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V793 DCW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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