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X399 EDV

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,868 mi
Last recorded117,868 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 EDV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2015 117,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 117,145 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 117,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 115,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 114,296 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 114,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 107,918 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 28 Jul 2011 107,897 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,770 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 96,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 88,605 miles

ALL ABOVE MENTIONED ADVISE ITEMS WERE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES VERY RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN SLIGHTLY

NSR BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INSIDE .ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Fail 10 Jul 2009 88,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ALL ABOVE MENTIONED ADVISE ITEMS WERE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES VERY RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN SLIGHTLY

NSF & OSF TOP SUSPENSION SWIVELS HAVE SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

NSF & OSF TRACK ROD ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

NSR BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INSIDE .ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

OSF LOWER WISHBONE RUSTY

Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,132 miles

hand brake effort low 19%

sub frames rusty

windscreen chipped zone A less than 10mm

Pass 11 Jul 2007 68,857 miles

OSF HEADLAMP BRIGHTNESS DIM ON DIP BEAM . ONLY JUST ACCEPATBLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

STEERING EASIER TO TURN TO LEFT LOCK THAN RIGHT LOCK . ACCEPTABLE AT THE TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 13 Jul 2006 58,510 miles

OSF HEADLAMP DIM ON DIP BEAM OK WHEN TESTED AT TIME OF MOT . †

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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X399 EDV is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X399 EDV, 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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X399 EDV is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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