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X157 HRD

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,975 mi
Last recorded78,975 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 HRD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 78,975 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 78,724 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 78,718 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2023 78,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 78,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,902 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 73,865 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 73,848 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 73,612 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,734 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,416 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,645 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,295 miles

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,117 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,332 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,887 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 63,883 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,611 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 52,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 45,248 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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X157 HRD is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X157 HRD, 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

How do I check the history of X157 HRD?

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What year was X157 HRD registered?

X157 HRD is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X157 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X157 HRD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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