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V889 GKU

2000 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,087 mi
Last recorded48,087 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV889 GKU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,087 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,908 miles

Nearside Rear b rake pipe moderately corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 39,497 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 8 May 2015 39,497 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,343 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,019 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,981 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,958 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,808 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,437 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,254 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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V889 GKU is a 2000 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V889 GKU, 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 V889 GKU registered?

V889 GKU is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V889 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V889 GKU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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