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W531 RSX

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,908 mi
Last recorded22,908 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 RSX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,908 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,502 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,562 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 15,956 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,277 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 14,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 14,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 13,474 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,600 miles

front no.plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2005 11,349 miles

rear tyres worn to aprox 3mm

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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W531 RSX is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W531 RSX, 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 W531 RSX registered?

W531 RSX is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W531 RSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W531 RSX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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