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X418 KBE

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,862 mi
Last recorded66,862 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX418 KBE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2017 66,862 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)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 66,155 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 66,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 64,377 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT SLIGHT POOR OUTPUT

Fail 23 Nov 2015 64,377 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BATTERY SLIGHT INSECURE

N/S HEADLIGHT SLIGHT POOR OUTPUT

O/S/R TYRE WEARING BADLY INSIDE EDGE

Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,050 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,348 miles

both o/s tyres starting to wear inside edges

n/s/f headlight slight poor output

slight play n/s/r top ball joint

Fail 16 Nov 2012 56,768 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,768 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,809 miles

Both front lower wishbones starting to corroded

offside front wheel bearing starting to get noisey

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,929 miles

all brake discs slight rusty on inner faces

offside front tyre slightly castled on the inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,865 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 40,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front brake binding on slightly

offside front tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,334 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,999 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 31,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 29,165 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 26,896 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 26,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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X418 KBE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X418 KBE, 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 X418 KBE registered?

X418 KBE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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