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4800 MG

2005 MG Sports

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,874 mi
Last recorded16,874 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration4800 MG
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 16,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 16,202 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 15,104 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn top bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 15,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn top bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 14,454 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 14,057 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 12,326 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 11,548 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 10,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 9,984 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 9,464 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 7,536 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 7,337 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 7,175 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 5,509 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 4,191 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 2,463 miles

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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4800 MG is a 2005 MG Sports in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4800 MG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was 4800 MG registered?

4800 MG is a 2005 MG Sports, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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