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V131 GVS

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,801 mi
Last recorded60,801 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 GVS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2021 60,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (no visible beam pattern) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (no visible beam pattern) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (spot welds failed on lower section of rear quarter panel, advise repair) (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (high level lamp) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 58,254 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps beam images slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust front pipe flexi section slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2019 53,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall tyre flat when presented for test (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2018 51,576 miles

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

both headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

exhaust front pipe flexi section slightly deteriorated

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 25 May 2017 49,715 miles

Nearside Front service brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

both headlamps beam images slightly deteriorated

exhaust front pipe flexi section slightly deteriorated

high level stop lamp not working

noise from engine pulley area

Pass 4 May 2016 46,798 miles

exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated

high level stop lamp not working

service brakes only 52% efficient advise further inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,425 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 27 Apr 2015 44,401 miles

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

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

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

fluid suspension very low advise top up

high level stop lamp not working

offside front tyre heavley cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 27 May 2014 42,469 miles

centre stop lamp not working

offside front tyre cracked around inner sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,016 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level stop light not working

off side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,426 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE UNDERSHIELDS COSE TO ROADWHEELS ON FULL LOCK.REAR SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION.

Pass 5 May 2011 36,638 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,320 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,598 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 33,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,899 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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V131 GVS is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2000 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 56,343 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 V131 GVS, 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 26 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V131 GVS registered?

V131 GVS is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V131 GVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V131 GVS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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