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V815 ELA

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,491 mi
Last recorded81,491 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV815 ELA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 81,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2014 81,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 73,118 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 717,731 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 71,187 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 69,150 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 69,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front to rear metal water pipes leaking

Pass 29 May 2008 66,579 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,249 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 63,249 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,760 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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V815 ELA is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V815 ELA, 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 V815 ELA registered?

V815 ELA is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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