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V918 GKU

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,621 mi
Last recorded31,621 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV918 GKU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 31,621 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 31,048 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 31,038 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 30,837 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 30,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 30,672 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 30,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 30,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 30,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 30,415 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,042 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,203 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,162 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)

catalyst rattles

clean up brake pipes

Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,040 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,894 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 23,894 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,963 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,949 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,096 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 18,687 miles

both headlamp lenses getting misty

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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V918 GKU is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V918 GKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V918 GKU registered?

V918 GKU is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V918 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V918 GKU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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