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X597 NKO

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,934 mi
Last recorded83,934 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 NKO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 83,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 78,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 76,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill close to lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill close to lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 73,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,846 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,555 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,664 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 54,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,661 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,944 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 50,944 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,179 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 44,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,098 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 38,603 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 38,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,075 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 29,932 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 29,831 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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X597 NKO is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X597 NKO, 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 X597 NKO registered?

X597 NKO is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is X597 NKO safe to buy?

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