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V49 ELH

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

68,599 mi
Last recorded68,599 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 ELH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,599 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2012 68,507 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s front old floor damage

srs light on

Fail 17 Oct 2011 63,181 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

n/s front old floor damage

Pass 24 May 2010 59,322 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 59,034 miles

both headlamps starting to deteriate

coolant metal pipes underneath car corroded and leaking coolant

damage to both rear wheel arches

damage to front spoiler splitter

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear brake pipe corroding but not excessive

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre pressure is low

offside front wheel has slight buckle

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs are corroding

top column steering mounting is loose but not excessive

wiper motor is very noisey

Fail 14 May 2009 59,033 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

coolant metal pipes underneath car corroded and leaking coolant

damage to both rear wheel arches

damage to front spoiler splitter

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside front and rear suspension is very low

nearside rear brake pipe corroding but not excessive

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre pressure is low

offside front wheel has slight buckle

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs are corroding

top column steering mounting is loose but not excessive

wiper motor is very noisey

Pass 20 May 2008 56,181 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 56,181 miles

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

SRS dash light on.

Pass 23 May 2007 51,372 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 51,372 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,312 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 41,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 28,768 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 28,768 miles

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

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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V49 ELH is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V49 ELH, 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 V49 ELH registered?

V49 ELH is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V49 ELH safe to buy?

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