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K55 CTM

2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,023 mi
Last recorded53,023 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc56,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 CTM
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,023 miles

oil leak engine front

osr minor bind

Fail 23 Apr 2026 53,023 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

eml on

oil leak engine front

osr minor bind

Pass 29 Jan 2025 52,995 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 52,995 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 52,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,798 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,639 miles

Nsf body damage

Under side undersealed

Pass 25 Jan 2021 52,170 miles

fast idle control erratic.

underside rust protected.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 52,066 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 51,586 miles

dip image poor

nsf has damage to body

osr and nsr suspension PA`s have corrosion

underside wax oiled extensively

Fail 16 Jan 2019 51,586 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

dip image poor

nsf has damage to body

osr and nsr suspension PA`s have corrosion

underside wax oiled extensively

Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,095 miles

ns outer track rod end has minor play

under sealing applied..

wipers minor smear.

dip aim images poor

Fail 7 Feb 2018 51,095 miles

ns outer track rod end has minor play

under sealing applied..

wipers minor smear.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dip aim images poor

Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,519 miles

rear brakes imbalanced n/s bined, suspension low close to bump stops, n/s dip dim

Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,988 miles

flaking corrosion to front and rear suspension.

nsr binding but not showing on roller brake tester.

nsr shock bushes have play.

osf dip at low limit, nsf dip imaje ppor at limit.

osf wiper loose, front discs corroded.

underside of vehicle has thick under sealer applied. some testable items can not be assessed.

vehicle very low to the ground, front suspension appears to softer on nsf.

water leak.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 49,983 miles

Shock absorber insecure osr lower attachment. (2.7.2b)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened nsf lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened osf lower (2.4.G.1)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nsf (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions osf (4.1.D.1f)

flaking corrosion to front and rear suspension.

nsr binding but not showing on roller brake tester.

nsr shock bushes have play.

osf dip at low limit, nsf dip imaje ppor at limit.

osf wiper loose, front discs corroded.

underside of vehicle has thick under sealer applied. some testable items can not be assessed.

vehicle very low to the ground, front suspension appears to softer on nsf.

water leak.

Pass 1 May 2009 44,405 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,057 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,215 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,761 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
Full MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc reliability report

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K55 CTM is a 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K55 CTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K55 CTM registered?

K55 CTM is a 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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