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X191 NCP

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,963 mi
Last recorded90,963 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX191 NCP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 90,963 miles

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2016 87,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge. 1855515 (4.1.E.1)

high level stop lamp not working.

Fail 23 May 2016 87,699 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge. 1855515 (4.1.E.1)

high level stop lamp not working.

Pass 21 May 2015 84,911 miles

crack in windscreen

drivers seat belt little frayed

gear lever knocking side to side movement

n/s/f wing mirror loose

slight play o/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 20 May 2015 84,907 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

crack in windscreen

drivers seat belt little frayed

gear lever knocking side to side movement

handbrake light comes on and off

n/s/f wing mirror loose

slight play o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 23 May 2014 81,311 miles

all washers not hiting screen.

Fail 22 May 2014 81,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

all washers not hiting screen.

Pass 4 May 2013 77,762 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 76,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 75,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2010 73,402 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s fromt tyre worn on in edge

Pass 26 May 2009 66,215 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 May 2009 66,215 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 May 2009 66,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2009 66,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f brake passed r/b/t test but has slight bind

Pass 16 May 2008 56,867 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 56,867 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2007 51,106 miles

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

both side rear brake pipes from flexi to main started to corrode

front discs started to wear

slight play on both side rear bottom suspension bushs

Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,417 miles

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

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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X191 NCP is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X191 NCP, 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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X191 NCP is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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