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VAM 888

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,753 mi
Last recorded57,753 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 888
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 57,753 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 57,729 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,708 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 57,688 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 57,688 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 57,564 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,507 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 57,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 56,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,759 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,866 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 51,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,352 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,090 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 47,090 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,609 miles

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,413 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 44,413 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,836 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 41,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,479 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 40,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,723 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,127 miles

slight surface pitting on the n/s/r engine bay brakepipe

Pass 2 Sep 2005 31,358 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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VAM 888 is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VAM 888, 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 VAM 888 registered?

VAM 888 is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is VAM 888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 888 shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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