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X298 GBA

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,868 mi
Last recorded95,868 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 GBA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 95,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front to rear hydraulic pipe corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 95,868 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sub frame (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front to rear hydraulic pipe corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 95,812 miles

Front both tyres weathered and cracking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight movement up/down (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view passenger mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

clutch slave supply pipe corroded in several places and slight wet mess from slave cylinder rubber

Fail 30 Jul 2016 95,812 miles

Front both tyres weathered and cracking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight movement up/down (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view passenger mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers rubbers split (8.2.2)

clutch slave supply pipe corroded in several places and slight wet mess from slave cylinder rubber

Pass 5 Jun 2015 92,095 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 84,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wheel bearing slighty noisy and has slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing slighty noisy

Fail 27 May 2014 84,117 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slighty noisy and has slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing slighty noisy

Pass 31 May 2013 73,156 miles

front and rear subframes showing sign;s of corrosion

Fail 23 May 2013 73,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear subframes showing sign;s of corrosion

Pass 22 May 2012 65,486 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 58,455 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 55,105 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 55,104 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 11 May 2009 50,419 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 50,378 miles

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 46,009 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 46,009 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,627 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,146 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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X298 GBA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 X298 GBA, 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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X298 GBA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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