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V886 KEO

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,979 mi
Last recorded91,979 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV886 KEO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 91,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 91,978 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake has high travel and readings only just met handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 30 Jul 2024 91,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake has high travel and readings only just met handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 27 Jul 2023 91,606 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,058 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 89,129 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded by rear suspension component. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play in both rear upper ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear outer sill corroding.

Pass 10 May 2019 86,706 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 84,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2017 81,753 miles

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

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

o/s rear outer sill corroding.

Pass 26 Mar 2016 80,189 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush of shock absorber. (2.7.4)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

play in steering rack inner joints.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,118 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 78,118 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 76,205 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 74,707 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 74,707 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 72,985 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2011 70,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 67,790 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 May 2009 65,623 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 65,621 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,459 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,951 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,538 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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V886 KEO is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green 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 V886 KEO, 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 V886 KEO registered?

V886 KEO is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V886 KEO shows 26 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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