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X261 UHK

2000 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,303 mi
Last recorded92,303 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 UHK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,303 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 92,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,109 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,838 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,624 miles

Nearside Front slight play and knock in steering rack

engine warning light on dash

rattle in exhaust boxes

Fail 19 Aug 2020 91,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front slight play and knock in steering rack

engine warning light on dash

rattle in exhaust boxes

Pass 1 Aug 2019 91,010 miles

rattle from exhaust system

Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,425 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 89,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,766 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,550 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 87,951 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,372 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 81,409 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 81,277 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,708 miles

both wipers split but clear screen

Pass 25 Nov 2009 65,453 miles

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

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

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

suspension low

Pass 22 Nov 2008 57,783 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,644 miles

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

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

o/s wiper split but clears screen

Fail 22 Nov 2007 50,644 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s wiper split but clears screen

Pass 18 Nov 2006 41,797 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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X261 UHK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X261 UHK, 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 X261 UHK registered?

X261 UHK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 December 2000.

Is X261 UHK safe to buy?

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