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X285 TPU

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

26,428 mi
Last recorded26,428 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 TPU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 26,428 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 25,924 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2025 25,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 25,091 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 25,090 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 23,633 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 22,639 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 22,326 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 21,753 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 21,204 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 21,204 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o\s front and cracked and cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n\s front outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,470 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 19,436 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 19,426 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 19,409 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 19,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 18,702 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 18,492 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 18,203 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2008 17,799 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 May 2008 17,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,615 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,122 miles

advise front wiper blades slightly smeering screen

advise o/s/f tyre has slight flat spots (inner edge)

nail in tyre

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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X285 TPU is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X285 TPU, 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 X285 TPU registered?

X285 TPU is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X285 TPU safe to buy?

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