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V991 FNU

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,387 mi
Last recorded83,387 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV991 FNU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 83,387 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front & rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2024 83,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front & rear suspension components slightly corroded

radiator corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 80,456 miles

radiator corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 80,456 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 78,064 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 78,061 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 76,308 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 76,308 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,854 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,001 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre coolant pipes corroded and starting to slightly leak.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 73,380 miles

Exhaust strap corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside headlight slight fading

Slight play offside rear suspension

front reg plate cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2008 73,380 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust strap corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside headlight slight fading

Slight play offside rear suspension

front reg plate cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,654 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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V991 FNU is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V991 FNU, 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 V991 FNU registered?

V991 FNU is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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