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W568 GCX

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

51,524 mi
Last recorded51,524 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW568 GCX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,524 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear both tyres perished and cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2017 51,522 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear both tyres perished and cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,422 miles

some corrosion front and rear subframes.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 51,420 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

some corrosion front and rear subframes.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,235 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 51,234 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,798 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Sill panels corroded.

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 50,797 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust corroded.

Sill panels corroded.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,235 miles

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

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

Some surface corrosion underframe.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,845 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 49,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,812 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 48,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,621 miles

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

engine coolant leak above oil filter area.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 47,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

engine coolant leak above oil filter area.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 7 Aug 2009 45,496 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre sidewall cut

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,178 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 43,176 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 36,789 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 36,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,820 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 31,818 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,406 miles

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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W568 GCX is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 W568 GCX, 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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W568 GCX is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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