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V890 KGS

1999 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,165 mi
Last recorded31,165 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 KGS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 31,165 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 31,097 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces are rusty and pitted on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are low on inner edges and cracked on inner edges too (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 30,951 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces are rusty and slightly pitted on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 30,862 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs are rusty and pitted on edges and rear has some small parts defacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 30,578 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs inner faces are in very poor condition.rusty,pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are almost bald on inner edges and cracking too (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 30,577 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear service brake below requirements (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc inner face metal is flaking off braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs inner faces are in very poor condition.rusty,pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are almost bald on inner edges and cracking too (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 30,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion within wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion within wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 30,396 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion within wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion within wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front and offside shock casings corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 29,824 miles

Nearside Front shock is corroded.

Nearside Front tyre tread is low on inner edge.

Offside Front shock is corroded

Offside Front tyre tread is low on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2018 29,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cracks showing cords[215/40/zr16]82w all goodyears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock is corroded.

Nearside Front tyre tread is low on inner edge.

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on inner edge,but not quite showing cords at this time

Offside Front shock is corroded

Offside Front tyre tread is low on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2016 29,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2015 28,684 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,492 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 28,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,071 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,399 miles

advise suspension sitting close to bump stops, borderline pass...

Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,464 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,513 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,331 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,038 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 23,031 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,025 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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V890 KGS is a 1999 MG Mgf in Black 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 V890 KGS, 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 V890 KGS registered?

V890 KGS is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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