1999 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · R5 OTJ
1999 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 49,540 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG MGF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1796cc
R5 OTJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2024
- 49,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for MG MGF
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R5 OTJ Mileage History
- 03/08/202249,398 mi
- 28/08/202449,540 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 69 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R5 OTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mg Mgf (R5 OTJ) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: MG MGF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/Depressurisation(Moderate)
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R5OT Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R5OTJ.
KAWASAKI
ZX-10R
VOLVO
V40
SUZUKI
IGNIS
TVR
CHIMAERA
BMW
X2 SDRIVE18D M SPORT
AUDI
RS4
MINI
COUNTRYMAN
HONDA
CBR900RR
BMW
118
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY SPORT R-DYNAMIC S A
SKODA
OCTAVIA
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE