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X989 EAB

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

44,663 mi
Last recorded44,663 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 EAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 44,663 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 44,310 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 44,252 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 44,208 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 44,194 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 44,053 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,966 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,928 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,851 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,540 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,812 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 40,795 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,386 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,411 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,036 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,568 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,080 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 27,079 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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X989 EAB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red 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 X989 EAB, 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 X989 EAB registered?

X989 EAB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is X989 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X989 EAB 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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