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X425 BLK

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,107 mi
Last recorded87,107 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX425 BLK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,529 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both wipers poor

brake fluid light not working

nearside front discs corroded

nearside front indicator slightly loose

nearside front saddle bush bracket damaged

nearside headlight beam image poor

Fail 31 May 2012 75,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both wipers poor

brake fluid light not working

nearside front discs corroded

nearside front indicator slightly loose

nearside front saddle bush bracket damaged

nearside headlight beam image poor

Fail 17 May 2011 73,342 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside headlight beam image poor

one high level stop light bulbnot working

slight play at both rear upper ball joints

Pass 17 May 2011 73,342 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside headlight beam image poor

one high level stop light bulbnot working

slight play at both rear upper ball joints

Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,538 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 70,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,506 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 66,505 miles

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

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,328 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 62,328 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,589 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 55,589 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

spare wheel insecure †

Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,063 miles

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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X425 BLK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue 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 X425 BLK, 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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X425 BLK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 December 2000.

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