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X416 OAV

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,899 mi
Last recorded92,899 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX416 OAV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,899 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,899 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 90,775 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 90,772 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 88,832 miles

O/S FRONT INNER STRUT/MEMBER SECTION CORRODED.

Pass 2 May 2012 86,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,916 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 84,914 miles

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 Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,553 miles

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

park brake reading border line

Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,101 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 73,100 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,705 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 65,705 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 59,238 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 59,229 miles

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 52,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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X416 OAV is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X416 OAV, 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 X416 OAV registered?

X416 OAV is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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