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X282 PEO

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,882 mi
Last recorded47,882 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX282 PEO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,882 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,756 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 47,244 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,232 miles

Offside + nearside rear parking brake down on effort

Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,168 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 47,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,955 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,814 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,891 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 45,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,051 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,610 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 44,610 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

atf pipes to front of car hanging very low

Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,074 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,775 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,341 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 38,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate has badges stuck to it but the letters are not obscured

unable to check front engine bay for corrosion due to customers personal items blocking view

Pass 17 Nov 2005 34,251 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 34,251 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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X282 PEO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X282 PEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X282 PEO registered?

X282 PEO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X282 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X282 PEO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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