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V808 GAO

2000 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,320 mi
Last recorded50,320 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV808 GAO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering malfunction slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2015 50,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,300 miles

slight play o/s/f track rod end,

Pass 21 May 2013 47,956 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 47,956 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 47,346 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 46,533 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 46,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,455 miles

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

Oil leak

both front suspension tops rusty

coolant leak on pipe and on engine

o/s/r plastic wheel trim loose

Fail 5 Feb 2010 44,455 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

both front suspension tops rusty

coolant leak on pipe and on engine

o/s/r plastic wheel trim loose

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,185 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,056 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 39,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,712 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 35,712 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 32,597 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 32,597 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V808 GAO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V808 GAO, 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 V808 GAO registered?

V808 GAO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V808 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V808 GAO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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