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M5 ARD

1999 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,226 mi
Last recorded80,226 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 ARD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 80,226 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 80,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 79,400 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 79,393 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 79,126 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 77,961 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 76,916 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 75,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,441 miles

Offside 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 slight pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,661 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,546 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 60,760 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 60,760 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,950 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,950 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,717 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,139 miles

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

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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M5 ARD is a 1999 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M5 ARD, 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 M5 ARD registered?

M5 ARD is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M5 ARD safe to buy?

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