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V887 RKK

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,913 mi
Last recorded37,913 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 RKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 37,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 36,708 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 35,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

suspension low

Pass 26 May 2023 34,600 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 33,350 miles

Catalyst rattling but emissions passed ok

Pass 27 May 2021 32,192 miles

Catalyst rattling but working ok

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 32,192 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Catalyst rattling but working ok

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 31,714 miles

Catalyst rattling but working ok

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension low but clearance ok

Pass 22 May 2019 31,100 miles

Front both tires stepping on inner edges

Nearside Rear sill corrosion

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,598 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 29,255 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,901 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 26,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside washers not working

Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 20,912 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 19,613 miles

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,605 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,913 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 17,755 miles

front and rear suspension close to bump stops

Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,250 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 17,246 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 15,810 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,801 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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V887 RKK is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red 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 V887 RKK, 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 V887 RKK registered?

V887 RKK is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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