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X302 ARJ

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,217 mi
Last recorded80,217 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX302 ARJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,217 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,201 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 71,137 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened small section (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,471 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 57,406 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,785 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight vertical play in nearside front suspension (jacked)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,550 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,669 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 35,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,020 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 32,004 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,725 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 27,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,114 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,516 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 14,883 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,919 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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X302 ARJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X302 ARJ, 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 X302 ARJ registered?

X302 ARJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X302 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X302 ARJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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