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X357 YAR

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,070 mi
Last recorded81,070 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX357 YAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 81,070 miles

Long parkbrake lever travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Strong advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And some perishing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Strong advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 81,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Long parkbrake lever travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Strong advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And some perishing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Strong advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,455 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 79,455 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 79,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,062 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2017 78,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 74,502 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 71,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 70,269 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,585 miles

components rusty under side

Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,093 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,173 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,855 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,983 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,780 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,192 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 42,736 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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X357 YAR is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X357 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 X357 YAR registered?

X357 YAR is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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