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L900 GCM

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,712 mi
Last recorded55,712 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 GCM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 55,712 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 55,539 miles

​​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components /sub-frames and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Pass 6 Jul 2024 54,905 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,018 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 54,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 53,270 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,731 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,419 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 51,419 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,876 miles

nearside suspension slightly low

Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,205 miles

advise suspension lower on n/s front . no leaks evident

Fail 31 Jan 2018 50,205 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

advise suspension lower on n/s front . no leaks evident

Pass 21 Jan 2016 48,767 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 48,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,526 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 48,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,575 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 45,427 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 May 2011 45,021 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 45,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,529 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,079 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 43,064 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,931 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,838 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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L900 GCM is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L900 GCM, 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 L900 GCM registered?

L900 GCM is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is L900 GCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L900 GCM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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