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V980 MWT

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,533 mi
Last recorded82,533 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 MWT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 82,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split in cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 81,462 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 80,880 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front & Rear tyre cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 80,174 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,978 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 77,902 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 74,568 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 71,415 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 68,585 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 66,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,109 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,535 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 64,521 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,337 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,160 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,704 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear centre stop lamp two bulbs inoperative

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,888 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 11 Mar 2008 52,888 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,040 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 43,295 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 43,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f trye 2mm worn inner side.

n/s/r tyre on legal limit.

o/s/r tyre 2mm.

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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V980 MWT 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 76.2%.

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 V980 MWT, 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 V980 MWT registered?

V980 MWT is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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