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V588 UAT

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,423 mi
Last recorded58,423 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 UAT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,423 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met, advise attention

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of offside outer sill corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 58,402 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))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of floor nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative Excessively low possibility empty of suspension fluid/gas (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met, advise attention

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of offside outer sill corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 56,479 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 56,451 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,146 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,887 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,081 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 50,080 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,358 miles

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

offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2010 42,089 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 42,089 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,964 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,495 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 32,491 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,942 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 22,448 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 25,447 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front discs getting worn

very slight bind from n/s/f brake

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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V588 UAT is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V588 UAT, 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 V588 UAT registered?

V588 UAT is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V588 UAT safe to buy?

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