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X396 HVC

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,698 mi
Last recorded83,698 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 HVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,698 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 83,692 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 81,813 miles

Front boot floor slightly corroded

Front sub-frame heavily corroded

Front wipers slightly smeary and split

Offside Front Lower suspension arm welding repaired / advise replace

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded and damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake pipes corroded

all suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 81,804 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front boot floor slightly corroded

Front sub-frame heavily corroded

Front wipers slightly smeary and split

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded and damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake pipes corroded

all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2016 80,691 miles

all brake discs rusty

oil leak

surface rust on front and rear sub frames

Fail 20 Jul 2016 80,688 miles

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

all brake discs rusty

centre stop light not working

horn not working

oil leak

surface rust on front and rear sub frames

Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,758 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,595 miles

slight corrosion on front subframe

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery insecure

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2012 77,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,460 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 77,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2008 71,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 66,810 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 66,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,812 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 51,799 miles

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

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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X396 HVC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 X396 HVC, 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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X396 HVC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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