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X285 UPA

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,668 mi
Last recorded67,668 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 UPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 67,668 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 66,591 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 66,097 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

EML light do not illuminate

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Under body & several suspension components cover sealant or other material

Pass 17 Aug 2023 65,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 63,429 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 61,360 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 59,524 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,308 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,886 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,838 miles

suspension height high.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,744 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,544 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,460 miles

O/S/F inner tyre wearing low.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 57,445 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

OSF TYRE INNER TREAD GETTING LOW.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,136 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,136 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,769 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 46,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,247 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 37,247 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,527 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,896 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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X285 UPA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X285 UPA registered?

X285 UPA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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