MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
both dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention
front and rear sub-frames corroding (Advise attention
front and rear suspension getting low (Advise attention
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
both dip beam pattens borderline (Advise attention
front sub-frame corroding
rear sub-frame corroding
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
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.
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.
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)
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)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre worn close to limit inner edge and slight damage outer sidewall
offside front tyre wearing low inner edge
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
steering rack damp
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
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is X188 UBW safe to buy?
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