MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
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
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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