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X142 UPD

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

107,728 mi
Last recorded107,728 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX142 UPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 107,728 miles

Emissions not tested due to bad running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f lower arm has been welded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes rusty

sub frame rusty

suspenion very low

Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,123 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 104,090 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 102,004 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 96,337 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,337 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 96,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 96,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 89,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wing mirror insecure

offside rear exhaust tip missing

Fail 15 Dec 2011 89,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wing mirror insecure

offside rear exhaust tip missing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 85,193 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front number plate slightly damaged

headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus

inner sills and floor starting to corrode

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

nearside front lower suspension arm starting to corrode

nearside wiper blade deteriorated close to limit and offside starting to split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge,close to exposing inner cords and close to limit(replace)

parking brake performance slightly low

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2009 81,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

nearside rear brake disc worn

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside front tyre inner tread worn near to limit - replace soon

rear brake pads getting low

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

wear in offside front lower shock absorber bush

wear in offside rear shock absorber lower bush

windscreen scratched

Fail 28 Nov 2009 81,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

nearside rear brake disc worn

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside front outer brake pad worn near limit

offside front tyre inner tread worn near to limit - replace soon

rear brake pads getting low

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

wear in offside front lower shock absorber bush

wear in offside rear shock absorber lower bush

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Nov 2008 73,465 miles

brake fluid level getting low

front brake pads worn low - offside front brake slightly tight - offside front brake discs appears to have got hot

nearside headlamp light output slightly low

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

slight wear in nearside rear lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 8 Nov 2008 73,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake fluid level getting low

front brake pads worn low - offside front brake slightly tight - offside front brake discs appears to have got hot

nearside headlamp light output slightly low

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

slight wear in nearside rear lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2007 58,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake imbalance on 17%

front subframe corroding

nearside front wishbone corroding

rear subframe corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2007 58,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake imbalance on 17%

front subframe corroding

nearside front wishbone corroding

rear subframe corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,246 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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X142 UPD is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 X142 UPD, 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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X142 UPD is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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