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X258 FDT

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,690 mi
Last recorded47,690 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 FDT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 47,690 miles

COOLANT LEAK -BOTH METAL PIPES THAT RUN UNDERNEATH THE CAR -FRONT TO REAR

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Front TYRE -BADLY DETEROIRATED +KERB DAMAGE OUTER WALL -STRONG ADVISE

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

PARKING BRAKE EFFIENCY JUST PASSED ON LIMIT

Fail 11 Apr 2019 47,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

COOLANT LEAK -BOTH METAL PIPES THAT RUN UNDERNEATH THE CAR -FRONT TO REAR

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Front TYRE -BADLY DETEROIRATED +KERB DAMAGE OUTER WALL -STRONG ADVISE

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

PARKING BRAKE EFFIENCY JUST PASSED ON LIMIT

Pass 10 Apr 2018 46,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,834 miles

park brake reading at 16%(min)

os headlamp has poor image

osr tyre valve perished

Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

centre stop lamp inop

nail to osr tyre

park brake efficiency

slight binding to nsf brake

Pass 16 Oct 2014 40,231 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 40,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,434 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 38,434 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,663 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 35,662 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Oct 2007 31,705 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,328 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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X258 FDT is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X258 FDT, 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 X258 FDT registered?

X258 FDT is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X258 FDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X258 FDT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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