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X242 MCW

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,158 mi
Last recorded58,158 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 MCW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 58,158 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,271 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, vehicle pulls to the left, coolant level too cap when hot

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,909 miles

Fault developing on brake light switch starting to stick

N/S Headlamp light output slightly reduced

Fail 18 Feb 2012 53,899 miles

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

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

Fault developing on brake light switch starting to stick

N/S Headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,750 miles

corrosion to front and rear subframes and offside rear sill

free play in sterering rack

play in rear trailing arm bushes

slight play offside front ball joint

Fail 11 Feb 2011 51,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

free play in sterering rack

play in rear trailing arm bushes

corrosion to front and rear subframes and offside rear sill

slight play offside front ball joint

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,406 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,098 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 48,098 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,809 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,002 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,440 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 MCW is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCW, 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 X242 MCW registered?

X242 MCW is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X242 MCW safe to buy?

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