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X242 DBG

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,460 mi
Last recorded49,460 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 DBG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,460 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,918 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,688 miles

suspension low

Fail 11 Jun 2011 45,688 miles

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

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

suspension low

Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,312 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 36,311 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,007 miles

o/s rear drive shaft boot split open

Fail 2 Jul 2009 25,006 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

O/S/REAR DRIVE SHAFT BOOT CUT THROUGH AND NOW FOULING SHAFT. DUE TO ADDITIONAL METAL SHEET TO INNER WING ADDED ON. NEEDS REPAIR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,622 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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X242 DBG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X242 DBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X242 DBG registered?

X242 DBG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X242 DBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X242 DBG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X242 DBG have outstanding finance?

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