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X231 GBA

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,500 mi
Last recorded78,500 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 GBA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,500 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,023 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,515 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge..corrosion front subframe..slight play o/s track rod end..n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,039 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 65,039 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,994 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 63,994 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion front/rear brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,261 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 60,261 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 58,201 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 58,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

coolant leak from tubes under car

front subframe is corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,746 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant leaking

Fail 24 Jan 2006 54,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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X231 GBA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X231 GBA, 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 X231 GBA registered?

X231 GBA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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