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X185 RAR

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,214 mi
Last recorded98,214 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 RAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 98,214 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 98,191 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 98,191 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 98,076 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,044 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 97,813 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front headlight cloudy - beam image diffused

steering pulls freely to nearside when vehicle raised - stiff to centralise - unsure if rack or hub component fault - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 14 Aug 2018 97,805 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front headlight cloudy - beam image diffused

steering pulls freely to nearside when vehicle raised - stiff to centralise - unsure if rack or hub component fault - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,233 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,910 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front headlight lens slightly cloudy - beam image slightly diffused

Pass 5 Sep 2015 96,466 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 96,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits READING = 0.871 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive READING = 4.82 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive READING = 2.73 (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive READING = 207 (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,471 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 95,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

battery mount temporary straps - STRONG ADVICE

front subframe / front suspension arms / exhaust system - corroding

nearside front indicator pale

Pass 21 Aug 2013 94,735 miles

exhaust system corroded and catalytic converter outer covers insecure

front subframe / front and rear brake discs / rear brake hose ferrules - corroded

nearside front dipped beam lens cloudy - beam image slightly diffused

nearside front outer wheel rim slight damage

offside rear brake catching slightly

Fail 7 Aug 2013 94,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust system corroded and catalytic converter outer covers insecure

front subframe / front and rear brake discs / rear brake hose ferrules - corroded

nearside front dipped beam lens cloudy - beam image slightly diffused

nearside front outer wheel rim slight damage

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2012 93,162 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 91,421 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 91,421 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,539 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 82,117 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 76,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front wheel rim damaged

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 18 Sep 2008 76,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside front wheel rim damaged

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,183 miles

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

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

steering could be better

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,171 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs rusty

steering 'pulls' to left

wipers could be better

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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X185 RAR is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X185 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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What year was X185 RAR registered?

X185 RAR is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 September 2000.

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