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V79 FKW

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,878 mi
Last recorded39,878 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 FKW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 39,878 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 37,353 miles

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 May 2021 37,341 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,325 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,251 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,079 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,027 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,186 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wheel and rear wheel brake disc/s slightly pitted on inner side

parking brake effort just above legal limmit

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,714 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,046 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 31,042 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,022 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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V79 FKW is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V79 FKW, 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 V79 FKW registered?

V79 FKW is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V79 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V79 FKW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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