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X178 CPA

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,782 mi
Last recorded54,782 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 CPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,782 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,961 miles

catalytic converter internals broken up

nearside front windscreen wiper blade split

offside front windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,335 miles

cat broken up inside

slight play o/s/r wishbone upper mount

Pass 3 Aug 2010 49,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both headlamp images poor

catalyst noisy

rear tyres worn low

Fail 2 Aug 2010 49,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both headlamp images poor

catalyst noisy

rear tyres worn low

Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,549 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 45,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,723 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 29,188 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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X178 CPA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X178 CPA, 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

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What year was X178 CPA registered?

X178 CPA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X178 CPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X178 CPA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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