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X329 YAR

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,823 mi
Last recorded67,823 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX329 YAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 67,823 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 67,026 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner muck shield insecure

Parking brake requirements only just met

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 67,026 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner muck shield insecure

Parking brake requirements only just met

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 66,637 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 66,636 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2017 65,512 miles

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

high level brake light has segments not working

hyrdroelastic suspension sitting low recommend refilling

n/s exhaust tailpipe chrome fitting missing

n/s/f shock absorber has worn bush

Fail 17 May 2017 65,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

n/s/f shock absorber has worn bush

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

high level brake light has segments not working

hyrdroelastic suspension sitting low recommend refilling

n/s exhaust tailpipe chrome fitting missing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,873 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,563 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,538 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,997 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,184 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 56,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside rear brake caliper lever not returning

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs coroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,341 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 48,327 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,783 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 46,775 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,362 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,076 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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X329 YAR is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X329 YAR, 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 X329 YAR registered?

X329 YAR is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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