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X451 DFJ

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,185 mi
Last recorded66,185 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX451 DFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 66,185 miles

Front both brake flexi hoses not secured

Fail 27 Apr 2026 66,185 miles

Front both brake flexi hoses not secured

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 66,154 miles

Front both flexible brake hose not secured

Pass 17 Apr 2024 66,068 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 65,899 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 64,225 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 62,698 miles

Nearside Front FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE NOT PROPERLY SECURED

Offside Front FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE NOT PROPERLY SECURED

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 62,596 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose not properly secured.

Offside Front Flexible brake hose not properly secured.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 61,568 miles

rear exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2021 61,568 miles

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

rear exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,231 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 60,963 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 60,954 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 60,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,620 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake locks before nearside front brake.

When vehicle was put in workshop for test,steering pulled to left slightly,advise to get steering checked.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

car pulling on road

Fail 8 Apr 2008 46,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

car pulling on road

Fail 19 Mar 2008 45,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,631 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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X451 DFJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue 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 X451 DFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X451 DFJ registered?

X451 DFJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X451 DFJ safe to buy?

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