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X489 OOY

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

108,819 mi
Last recorded108,819 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 OOY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 108,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 108,818 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 108,440 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 106,686 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 106,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 106,643 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill and wheel arch near front outer mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill and wheel arch near front outer mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 106,608 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 106,429 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,777 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 106,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 105,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 105,416 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 105,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 103,157 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly damaged

Fail 8 May 2014 103,157 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres slightly damaged

Pass 20 May 2013 100,528 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)

Fail 7 May 2013 100,382 miles

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

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)

Offside 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)

Pass 15 May 2012 95,327 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 95,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 94,724 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front end rusty.

Pass 27 May 2011 87,935 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 May 2011 87,935 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2010 85,696 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 May 2010 85,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,412 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 78,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 75,030 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 75,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coolant leak from underbody metal pipe

nearside rear exhaust tailpipe missing

slight wear detected in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,979 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 66,977 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 58,509 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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X489 OOY is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 X489 OOY, 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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X489 OOY is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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