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X271 LTX

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,477 mi
Last recorded86,477 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 LTX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 86,477 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,683 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2017 83,555 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2017 83,554 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 80,586 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2015 77,780 miles

Front sub frame rusty

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer support rusty

Fail 1 May 2015 77,780 miles

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

Front sub frame rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer support rusty

Pass 14 May 2014 75,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 75,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 72,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

inner edge of front discs corroding

n/s headlamp output slightly reduced

slight play in track rod ends

Fail 30 Apr 2013 72,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

inner edge of front discs corroding

n/s headlamp output slightly reduced

o/s headlamp damaged

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 2 May 2012 68,225 miles

n/s headlamp output low

steering pull

engine & gearbox oil weeps

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 68,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine & gearbox oil weeps

n/s headlamp output low

srs warning light on

steering pull

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,645 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 61,065 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 57,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,688 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,147 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 47,147 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X271 LTX is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X271 LTX, 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 X271 LTX registered?

X271 LTX is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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