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W489 MAH

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,144 mi
Last recorded24,144 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 MAH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 24,144 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 24,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 24,083 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 24,012 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 23,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 23,870 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,834 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,819 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,952 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,764 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,398 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,698 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,544 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,499 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,199 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 21,199 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,704 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,212 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,009 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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W489 MAH is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W489 MAH, 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 W489 MAH registered?

W489 MAH is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W489 MAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 MAH shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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