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V56 ELK

1999 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,639 mi
Last recorded32,639 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 ELK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 32,639 miles

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

n/s suspension low

Pass 19 Sep 2024 32,495 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 32,485 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 32,443 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 10 Sep 2021 32,312 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 31,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 30,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,046 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 29,390 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,552 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 28,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,566 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,729 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,649 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,433 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,440 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 21,440 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,973 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 19,971 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,717 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,383 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,828 miles

Parking brake lever cover is slightly loose

Rear view mirror is slightly loose at mounting point Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

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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V56 ELK is a 1999 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V56 ELK, 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 V56 ELK registered?

V56 ELK is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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