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ELZ 1449

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,733 mi
Last recorded60,733 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 1449
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 60,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 58,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 55,902 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,737 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 55,487 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 55,149 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 55,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,054 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 54,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,113 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,005 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,162 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 49,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,286 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,894 miles

front tyres worn and blocking on inner edges

Fail 2 Sep 2014 46,894 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn and blocking on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,751 miles

rear tyres blocking on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,670 miles

front tyres slighly mishaped

Pass 19 Sep 2010 38,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,803 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,972 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,772 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 32,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,357 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 30,357 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 27,948 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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ELZ 1449 is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ELZ 1449, 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 ELZ 1449 registered?

ELZ 1449 is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is ELZ 1449 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 1449 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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