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V831 LCK

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

62,541 mi
Last recorded62,541 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 LCK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 62,541 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 19 Mar 2025 62,540 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhuast back box poor condition around strap

Pass 19 Feb 2024 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch metal pipe to flexi corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2024 62,250 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

metal clutch pipe corroded to flexi

Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,725 miles

Metal clutch fluid pipe to slave cylinder in poor condition.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipes poor. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 61,445 miles

Clutch metal pipework slightly rusty.

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Joints in poor condition/rusty. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2019 61,445 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Clutch metal pipework slightly rusty.

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Joints in poor condition/rusty. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 60,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,757 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box parting on outer skin slightly.

metal clutch pipe in poor condition.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 59,757 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box parting on outer skin slightly.

metal clutch pipe in poor condition.

Pass 7 May 2015 59,451 miles

Coolant leak

Metal clutch fluid pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroding

Fail 6 May 2015 59,451 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Coolant leak

Metal clutch fluid pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroding

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,628 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 57,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,538 miles

Catalytic converter outer skin corroding

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 54,538 miles

Catalytic converter outer skin corroding

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

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

Pass 12 May 2012 54,279 miles

battery insecure/loose

battery warning light on ( no drive belt fitted).

Fail 12 May 2012 54,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure/loose

battery warning light on ( no drive belt fitted).

Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,026 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 54,026 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,502 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 51,502 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,731 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 45,729 miles

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

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

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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V831 LCK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V831 LCK, 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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V831 LCK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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