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X495 JKK

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,433 mi
Last recorded80,433 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX495 JKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,433 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Fail 9 Aug 2019 80,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Pass 1 Jun 2018 79,288 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 76,548 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 76,548 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,714 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,498 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front discs rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2013 67,276 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,306 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 16 Jan 2012 60,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,193 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 47,251 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 47,247 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

f/sus low

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,976 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,943 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 35,737 miles

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

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

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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X495 JKK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X495 JKK, 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 X495 JKK registered?

X495 JKK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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