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X361 HBC

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,107 mi
Last recorded68,107 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX361 HBC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake just above required efficiency at 17%

sub frames and suspension components surface corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 68,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sub frames and suspension components surface corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,801 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 67,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,501 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2014 67,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 66,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 66,409 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,633 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,518 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front subframe becoming very corroded

front wipers operating slowly

Pass 15 May 2008 60,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2007 58,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 54,475 miles

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

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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X361 HBC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X361 HBC, 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 X361 HBC registered?

X361 HBC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X361 HBC safe to buy?

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