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789 XUM

2008 MG Mga

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,651 mi
Last recorded2,651 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration789 XUM
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 2,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 1,889 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 1,889 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 32,512 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 31,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,905 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 61,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,905 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,905 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mga?

Based on 3,780 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 65
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
brake binding 42
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789 XUM is a 2008 MG Mga in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a MG Mga fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 789 XUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mga typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 18 years old, this MG Mga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 789 XUM registered?

789 XUM is a 2008 MG Mga, first registered on 16 February 2008.

Is 789 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 789 XUM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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