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V8 VVC

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,413 mi
Last recorded61,413 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 61,413 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 61,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 61,056 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 60,931 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 60,809 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 60,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,654 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 60,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 60,625 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 60,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,148 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 58,300 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 57,275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 55,562 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 52,679 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs inner surfaces slightly pitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,484 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 47,963 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,512 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 30,529 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 20,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 7,590 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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V8 VVC is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red 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 V8 VVC, 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 V8 VVC registered?

V8 VVC is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V8 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 VVC 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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