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V685 LEL

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,240 mi
Last recorded69,240 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 LEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 69,240 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 67,579 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 67,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion in outer sill within 30cm sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 65,724 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 65,724 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded near to subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,331 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,191 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,748 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,765 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 56,765 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 54,828 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,202 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,693 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,377 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,474 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,894 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,771 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,491 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,610 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,224 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,540 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,861 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,133 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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V685 LEL is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V685 LEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V685 LEL registered?

V685 LEL is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V685 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V685 LEL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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