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V63 ELK

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,913 mi
Last recorded71,913 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2006
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV63 ELK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2006 71,913 miles

ADVISE CHECKING OF POWER STEERING. DRIVES TO LEFT ONLY WHEEN MANOUVERING.

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 71,913 miles

ADVISE CHECKING OF POWER STEERING. DRIVES TO LEFT ONLY WHEEN MANOUVERING.

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

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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V63 ELK is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V63 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V63 ELK?

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What year was V63 ELK registered?

V63 ELK is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V63 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V63 ELK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V63 ELK have outstanding finance?

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