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V515 DLR

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,428 mi
Last recorded57,428 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV515 DLR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 57,428 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 54,877 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 54,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 52,729 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 52,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,461 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 50,005 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 49,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 49,703 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension residue of oil unable to find anything obvious on both

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Has 2 nails in ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 48,178 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 48,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,629 miles

Brake Pipe Are Corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded

Rear Disc Are Slightly Corroded

Rear parking brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Both Side (2.2.C.1c)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,924 miles

exhaust flexi pipe is weak

exhaust system is corroded

rear suspension sub-frame is corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 44,924 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe is weak

exhaust system is corroded

rear suspension sub-frame is corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 42,647 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,691 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 38,691 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,069 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 37,051 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,825 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,927 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,616 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,623 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,788 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,732 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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V515 DLR is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V515 DLR, 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 V515 DLR registered?

V515 DLR is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V515 DLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V515 DLR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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