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X172 ANR

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,741 mi
Last recorded84,741 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX172 ANR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 84,741 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 84,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 84,476 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 84,091 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 83,895 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,667 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,598 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 82,598 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,961 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 81,927 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Near side rear of (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,775 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 79,773 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened of front sub frame (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,333 miles

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

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

Screw in near side rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,478 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,434 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

cooling fan running contantly

radiator poor

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,751 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 69,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 67,169 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 67,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,149 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Aug 2008 66,149 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2007 60,761 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,873 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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X172 ANR is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X172 ANR, 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 X172 ANR registered?

X172 ANR is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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