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V899 FVM

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,553 mi
Last recorded97,553 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 FVM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 97,553 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion on inner doorsills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 97,093 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 97,093 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 95,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer doorsill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres have nails in

Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 92,554 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,698 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 90,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 87,755 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 84,869 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,650 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 81,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 78,525 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 78,430 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,182 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,338 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 57,698 miles

Nearside rear inner tyre wall cut.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 57,698 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear inner tyre wall cut.

Pass 27 May 2006 51,278 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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V899 FVM is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V899 FVM, 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 V899 FVM registered?

V899 FVM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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