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X223 CDG

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

74,491 mi
Last recorded74,491 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 CDG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 74,491 miles

Nearside front to rear metal water pipe deteriorated and showing signs of a slight weep of coolant

Fail 12 Aug 2025 74,491 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front to rear metal water pipe deteriorated and showing signs of a slight weep of coolant

Pass 30 Aug 2024 73,965 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 73,909 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended wont retract (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 73,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,172 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Jun 2021 73,171 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Jun 2020 72,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake could do with adjustment

Fail 14 May 2020 72,723 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

few areas of corrosion including components

hand brake could do with adjustment

numerous rear bushes worn

Pass 14 Mar 2019 72,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn uneven

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair including hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

few areas of corrosion including componets

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,390 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,242 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 69,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,317 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,787 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 66,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,833 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside hand brake cable outer cable worn through

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,218 miles

Advise, battery insecure.(Clamp missing).

Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,101 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 61,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,039 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,505 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 59,505 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,074 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 58,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,923 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 55,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 54,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X223 CDG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 X223 CDG, 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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X223 CDG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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