MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
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
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)
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)
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)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
front brake pads getting low
windscreen chipped zone A & B
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
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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)
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
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
hand brake effort low 19%
sub frames rusty
windscreen chipped zone A less than 10mm
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
OSF HEADLAMP DIM ON DIP BEAM OK WHEN TESTED AT TIME OF MOT . †
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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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