MOT Status
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98,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (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
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
Front windscreen chipped
Nearside Front headlight lens slightly cloudy - beam image slightly diffused
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is X185 RAR safe to buy?
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