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X188 UBW

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,524 mi
Last recorded87,524 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 UBW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 87,524 miles

both dip beam pattens poor (Borderline

front sub-frame corroding (Advise attention

n/s/f top swevil has some play (Adivse attention

o/s/f top swevil has some play (Advise attention

o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

o/s/r outer sill corroding

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2021 87,412 miles

both dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention

front and rear sub-frames corroding (Advise attention

front and rear suspension getting low (Advise attention

Pass 20 May 2019 86,853 miles

both dip beam pattens poor

both front brakes rubbing slightly

front sub-frame corroding

n/s/f and o/s/f upper swivels have some up/down play

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 11 May 2018 86,479 miles

both dip beam pattens borderline (Advise attention

front sub-frame corroding

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 9 May 2018 86,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both dip beam pattens borderline (Advise attention

front sub-frame corroding

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 24 May 2017 85,680 miles

Dip headlamps have a poor pattern.

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Front lower shock absorber bushes and n/s/r lower shock absorber bush worn.

N/s/r tyre low tread depth.

Fail 16 May 2017 85,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Dip headlamps have a poor pattern.

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Front lower shock absorber bushes and n/s/r lower shock absorber bush worn.

N/s/r tyre low tread depth.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,079 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 82,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 78,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 78,553 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 75,711 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,691 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn close to limit inner edge and slight damage outer sidewall

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2013 75,690 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn close to limit inner edge and slight damage outer sidewall

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2012 75,667 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 75,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,950 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 56,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 27 Mar 2010 56,368 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

oil level low

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,663 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,340 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,815 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,018 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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X188 UBW is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X188 UBW, 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 X188 UBW registered?

X188 UBW is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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