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X173 RAR

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

96,253 mi
Last recorded96,253 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 RAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,253 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,524 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion close to rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 92,238 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion close to rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,317 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 88,988 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 88,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Bulb replaced at garage and now works. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,135 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 85,151 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in inner sidewall but not showing cords and not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 23 Nov 2017 85,150 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in inner sidewall but not showing cords and not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 30 Oct 2017 85,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.840% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 510ppm (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high 0.797% (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side sill by suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dull (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dull (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wiper slightly smeary

Offside Rear total parking brake effort on 16% limit, osr effort is low 45kg & cable to caliper mechanism is hardly moving

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,662 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,877 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 79,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 78,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 78,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,338 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,156 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 79,139 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,679 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 76,052 miles

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

front discs are corroded

oil leak from what looks like the dipstick gasket where it bolts to the sump

wipers smear slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,149 miles

poor head lamp patterns

Fail 25 Jan 2010 75,149 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

poor head lamp patterns

Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,472 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 65,307 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,307 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,062 miles

advise steering system seems to pull to left when moving vehicle.

Pass 21 Apr 2005 53,475 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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X173 RAR is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X173 RAR, 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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X173 RAR is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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