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W526 XGP

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,332 mi
Last recorded60,332 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 XGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,332 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,877 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2016 59,831 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 56,023 miles

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

nearside windscreen scratched

Fail 21 Nov 2014 56,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside windscreen scratched

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,280 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 52,276 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

all brake discs condition

front and rear b/pads wearing thin

osf tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 51,158 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 48,325 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 48,289 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,876 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,866 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 42,866 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,752 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 38,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 33,123 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit inner edge

offside front tyre cut to sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,731 miles

exhaust flexable joint in poor condition,leaking slightly

front brake hoses steel parts corroding

osf tyre bald on inner edge,just legel,RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

play in both rear lower arms outer bushes

play in rear tie bar bushes

Fail 6 Apr 2006 28,731 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust flexable joint in poor condition,leaking slightly

front brake hoses steel parts corroding

osf tyre bald on inner edge,just legel,RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

play in both rear lower arms outer bushes

play in rear tie bar bushes

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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W526 XGP is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W526 XGP, 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 W526 XGP registered?

W526 XGP is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 August 2000.

Is W526 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W526 XGP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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