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X288 XPG

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,419 mi
Last recorded80,419 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 XPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,419 miles

general underbody corrosion

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

slight play in steering arms

Pass 30 Oct 2014 75,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,112 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

suspension low

tested in the wet

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,370 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 41,625 miles

oil leaks

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

both front brake hoses corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,241 miles

windscreen chipped

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses corroded

movement in steering

oil leaks

tested when wet

washer aim poor

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,974 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 30,316 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 30,316 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on limit inner edge

offside front tyer close to limt inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2005 30,316 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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X288 XPG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X288 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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What year was X288 XPG registered?

X288 XPG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X288 XPG safe to buy?

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