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VEV 998

1952 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,725 mi
Last recorded99,725 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEV 998
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 99,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front suspension lower trunnion worn

Fail 4 Mar 2025 99,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front suspension lower trunnion worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,478 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,382 miles

near side rear boddy has slight corrosion

nearside front boddy has slight corrosion

offside front body has slight corrosion

offside rear body has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2010 96,380 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 96,279 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 96,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VEV 998 is a 1952 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VEV 998, 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 74 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VEV 998 registered?

VEV 998 is a 1952 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 1952.

Is VEV 998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEV 998 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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