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X181 FCB

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,852 mi
Last recorded81,852 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 FCB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 81,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,053 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,749 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,982 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,064 miles

both rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 3 Aug 2012 66,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,631 miles

advise full brake inspection osr wheel binding slightly.

advise slight free play in rear track arm inner bush.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 64,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

b oth front tyres skim inner wing liners on lock.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,144 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 58,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,044 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 58,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 2 May 2007 57,992 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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X181 FCB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X181 FCB, 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 X181 FCB registered?

X181 FCB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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