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WJS 41X

1999 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,988 mi
Last recorded58,988 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJS 41X
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 58,988 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 58,599 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 58,234 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 57,015 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 57,015 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,475 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 56,475 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,334 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 55,334 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,071 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,046 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,953 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,085 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,052 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,546 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,544 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,659 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 29,994 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 29,994 miles

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

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

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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WJS 41X is a 1999 MG Mgf in Purple 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 WJS 41X, 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 WJS 41X registered?

WJS 41X is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is WJS 41X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJS 41X shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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