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V840 FDX

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,010 mi
Last recorded52,010 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 FDX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 52,010 miles

Advise all 4x tyres born 2007

Advise clutch flexi hose corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 51,905 miles

Advise All tyres born date 2007

Advise clutch flexi hose corroded / weeping

Fail 13 Aug 2024 51,896 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low reading 37 (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advise All tyres born date 2007

Advise clutch flexi hose corroded / weeping

Pass 15 Aug 2023 51,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 51,566 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 51,323 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 51,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,142 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,894 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,461 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,288 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,116 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,822 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,634 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,598 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,511 miles

Nearside Outer Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,073 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,480 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,502 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 34,530 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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V840 FDX is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V840 FDX, 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 V840 FDX registered?

V840 FDX is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V840 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V840 FDX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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