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V789 ELM

1999 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,842 mi
Last recorded75,842 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 ELM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,842 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 58,414 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,076 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 56,076 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,240 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,957 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight w/bearing noise n/s/f

suspension sitting low

Fail 2 Apr 2009 51,957 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s w/blade splitting

slight w/bearing noise n/s/f

suspension sitting low

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,714 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre brake light not working

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,879 miles

nearside front wheel bearing getting noisy

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V789 ELM is a 1999 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V789 ELM, 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 V789 ELM registered?

V789 ELM is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is V789 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V789 ELM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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