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X589 EDB

2000 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

59,554 mi
Last recorded59,554 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX589 EDB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 59,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 59,553 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure inner wheel arch panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 59,437 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 59,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 58,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

catalyst to back box flange corroded

Fail 29 May 2024 58,574 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

catalyst to back box flange corroded

mil light on

Pass 23 May 2023 58,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 58,178 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear uneven wear

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

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 58,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear unevenly

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear unevenly

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 7 Mar 2022 58,095 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear unevenly

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear unevenly

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Mar 2021 58,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2020 57,073 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 53,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,541 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 50,453 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 46,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,744 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 36,743 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2014 36,743 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 30,889 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,929 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 22,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,901 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 19,901 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,422 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,707 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 15,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 14,547 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 14,547 miles

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

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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X589 EDB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 X589 EDB, 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 X589 EDB registered?

X589 EDB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X589 EDB safe to buy?

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