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X485 GPO

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

57,407 mi
Last recorded57,407 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 GPO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 57,407 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 56,937 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 56,494 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 56,491 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 53,529 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 53,290 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint fitted into hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 52,625 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s outer sills,inner rear sills,rear subframe mount

Fail 16 May 2017 52,625 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s outer sills,inner rear sills,rear subframe mount

Pass 12 May 2016 51,645 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,rear floors,rear subframe mounts,inner rear sills

Fail 11 May 2016 51,645 miles

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

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,rear floors,rear subframe mounts,inner rear sills

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,415 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,front,rear suspension,o/s n/s inner rear sills,

Fail 27 Apr 2015 50,415 miles

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

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

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,front,rear suspension,o/s n/s inner rear sills,

Pass 15 May 2014 49,301 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,rear subframe mounts,inner rear sills

Pass 7 May 2013 48,505 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

crack in o/s top of windscreen

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear subframe mounts,inner rear sills

Fail 7 May 2013 48,505 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear subframe mounts,inner rear sills

Pass 18 May 2012 47,685 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 45,127 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front,rear shocker bushes perishing

Fail 18 May 2011 45,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front,rear shocker bushes perishing

Pass 14 May 2010 41,332 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlights getting dim

Pass 15 May 2009 39,663 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,surspension headlights getting dim

Fail 15 May 2009 39,663 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion front subframe,surspension headlights getting dim

Pass 19 May 2008 38,392 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 38,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 36,380 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 36,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2006 31,506 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 29,435 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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X485 GPO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X485 GPO, 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 X485 GPO registered?

X485 GPO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X485 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X485 GPO shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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