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V140 HKY

2004 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,541 mi
Last recorded49,541 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Mgf45,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 HKY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 49,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 49,534 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 49,166 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 49,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 48,003 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 48,003 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 47,091 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,800 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 45,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,592 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 45,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 43,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,871 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,641 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,421 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/side rear upper ball joint slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,172 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,172 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,562 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,613 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,485 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 35,392 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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V140 HKY is a 2004 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 45,588 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 V140 HKY, 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 22 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V140 HKY is a 2004 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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