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V886 YBD

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,167 mi
Last recorded41,167 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV886 YBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 41,167 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 41,113 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 41,028 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 40,910 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 40,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,523 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,457 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 40,378 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,313 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 40,239 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules heavy (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Sill badly corroded

Various heavy corrosion on all wheels and suspension components

Fail 11 Oct 2017 40,238 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules heavy (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Sill badly corroded

Various heavy corrosion on all wheels and suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,123 miles

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

underside of chassis has slight corrosion.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,916 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 39,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 39,714 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,518 miles

stone chip in lh headlamp lens

Pass 20 Oct 2012 39,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s headlight lense chipped

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,880 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corrodimg + pitting pads approx 70% worn

Pass 18 Oct 2008 36,441 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 35,979 miles

front windscreen washers poor

Fail 13 Oct 2007 35,979 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front windscreen washers poor

Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,758 miles

REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WORN LOW

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 YBD is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

V886 YBD is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V886 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V886 YBD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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