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V962 JEL

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,086 mi
Last recorded45,086 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 JEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 45,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 44,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 44,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 44,080 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 43,834 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 43,534 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 43,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,857 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 41,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front nearside tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,044 miles

rear nearside tyre edges worn/innerwall splits

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,186 miles

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

rear nearside tyre edges worn/innerwall small splits

rear nearside upper suspension ball joint slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,418 miles

front nearside lower suspension ball joint slight play

rear nearside tyre edge worn /inner wall small splits

rear nearside upper suspension ball joint slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,324 miles

r/n/s suspension top joint slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,659 miles

r/n/s suspension top joint slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,605 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,966 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,719 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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V962 JEL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V962 JEL, 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 V962 JEL registered?

V962 JEL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V962 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V962 JEL shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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