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X427 GPO

2000 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

66,051 mi
Last recorded66,051 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 GPO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 66,051 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect possible faulty/partially seized shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s front outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 26 Aug 2025 65,365 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to n.s. front sill

surface corrosion to o.s sill

Pass 20 Aug 2024 64,370 miles

heavy surface corrosion to both front lower wishbones

heavy surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 20 Aug 2024 64,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

heavy surface corrosion to both front lower wishbones

heavy surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components

Pass 17 Aug 2022 62,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stickers along lower edge of screen

Pass 31 Aug 2021 61,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

stickers along lower edge of windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2021 61,184 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect looks to be inner lens fault (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

stickers along lower edge of windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2020 60,090 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

both mirrors held on with tape

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2020 60,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

both mirrors held on with tape

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2019 59,272 miles

corrosion to front subframe and suspension components

o/s beam image dull

slight play in n/s rear hub

Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,114 miles

o/s/beam image faded

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components

surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 14 Aug 2018 58,114 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/beam image faded

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components

surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,553 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

SRS lamp on intermittently

Fail 21 Aug 2017 56,553 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror damaged

SRS lamp on intermittently

Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,974 miles

Corrosion in various places underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2016 54,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Corrosion in various places underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front sub frame slightly corroded

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,255 miles

Brake light switch may require some adjustment

Nearside front tyre out of shape

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,587 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and both front tyre treads distorted

Fail 27 Aug 2013 48,587 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and both front tyre treads distorted

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,165 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,632 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 42,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,682 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,310 miles

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside washer jet poor

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,017 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,641 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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X427 GPO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X427 GPO, 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 X427 GPO registered?

X427 GPO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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