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X266 UPA

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

82,312 mi
Last recorded82,312 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 UPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2015 82,312 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,312 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,945 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on front & rear sub frames

cuts in nearside rear tyre wall & wearing low on inner tread

Fail 18 Jul 2014 75,941 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on front & rear sub frames

cuts in nearside rear tyre wall & wearing low on inner tread

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,427 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 68,427 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,948 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 61,948 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 55,814 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front anti roll bar brackets damaged but functional

Fail 13 May 2011 55,814 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front anti roll bar brackets damaged but functional

nearside tailpipe trim missing

Fail 19 Apr 2011 55,806 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both of the front brake discs faces are deteriating/rust.

Both of the rear brake disc faces are deteriated/rusty.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

The drivers door mirror has been temperarily repaired.

The front subframe is deteriated/rusty.

There is a small kink in the inner face of the off side front wheel rim.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,035 miles

o/s/r hub top ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sides front anti roll bar brackets are damaged

front wheels out of track

suspension height nearing bumpstops

Fail 19 Jan 2010 49,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sides front anti roll bar brackets are damaged

front wheels out of track

o/s/r hub top ball joint has slight play

suspension height nearing bumpstops

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,777 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,415 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 37,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,761 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 31,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 25,671 miles

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

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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X266 UPA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 X266 UPA, 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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X266 UPA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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