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X483 VBK

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,674 mi
Last recorded74,674 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX483 VBK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,674 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 74,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm size = 205/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm size = 205/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 72,958 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 72,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,295 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 70,295 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,561 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 67,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 58,061 miles

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

front tyres fouling on full lock

osr tyre heavily worn on inner sidewall not yet reaching ply or cords

Fail 2 Dec 2010 58,061 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres fouling on full lock

osf tyre heavily cracked on inner sidewall not yet reaching cords or ply

osr tyre heavily worn on inner sidewall not yet reaching ply or cords

Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,211 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,920 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 53,906 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,341 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 52,341 miles

Nearside Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,152 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 40,781 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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X483 VBK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 X483 VBK, 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 X483 VBK registered?

X483 VBK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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