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V290 GPV

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,093 mi
Last recorded83,093 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 GPV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 83,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,625 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 82,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 82,105 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 82,105 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,141 miles

nearside rear outer sill signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,592 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 80,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,789 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 79,789 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,424 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 73,954 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,954 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 71,204 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,794 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering slightly pulls to left by motor assy

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,214 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 64,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,235 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 3 Feb 2007 61,386 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 61,386 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 61,386 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 57,692 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 57,598 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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V290 GPV is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V290 GPV, 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 V290 GPV registered?

V290 GPV is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V290 GPV safe to buy?

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