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X494 PJO

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,419 mi
Last recorded52,419 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 PJO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,419 miles

Offside Rear drop link poor condition

Nearside Front brake bind

Nearside Front tyre unevenly worn

Nearside Rear droplink poor condition

Nearside Rear upper ball joint gaiter damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear Upper ball joint gaiter damaged

Offside Rear tyre shows signs of beeing driven flat

engine oil leak

exhaust rubber replaced with tempory repair

exhaust system damaged and blowing

underside suspension components rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2017 52,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake bind

Nearside Front tyre unevenly worn

Nearside Rear droplink poor condition

Nearside Rear upper ball joint gaiter damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear Upper ball joint gaiter damaged

Offside Rear drop link poor condition

Offside Rear tyre shows signs of beeing driven flat

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

engine oil leak

exhaust rubber replaced with tempory repair

exhaust system damaged and blowing

underside suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,687 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 50,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,453 miles

High level brake light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,152 miles

Both front wishbones corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 44,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,896 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 42,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,690 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,658 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2008 34,831 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,831 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,326 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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X494 PJO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X494 PJO, 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 X494 PJO registered?

X494 PJO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X494 PJO safe to buy?

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