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X274 XPG

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,830 mi
Last recorded112,830 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 XPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 112,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2024 112,639 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 111,372 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2023 111,361 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 110,337 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 108,632 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 108,632 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 107,372 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 106,017 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 106,017 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 104,745 miles

all four shockers slight leak

brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion underneath

oil leak underneath

suspension corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 102,906 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,226 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 99,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,867 miles

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

front arm lower bush wearing

n/s/f top and bottom ball joints have some play

n/s/r top ball joint has slight wear

steering arms have slight wear

Fail 17 Apr 2013 96,866 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front arm lower bush wearing

n/s/f top and bottom ball joints have some play

n/s/r top ball joint has slight wear

steering arms have slight wear

Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,010 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,756 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 90,756 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,427 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 88,427 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 85,720 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 85,720 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,656 miles

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

slight free play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 4 Oct 2007 79,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight free play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 25 Sep 2006 72,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 72,442 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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X274 XPG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X274 XPG, 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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X274 XPG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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