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X496 KGE

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,363 mi
Last recorded67,363 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 KGE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,363 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 67,363 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 67,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

advise corrosion on both front and rear subframes

advise service brakes just reaching test requirements.

center stop lamp inoperative

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,079 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 61,542 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 52,141 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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X496 KGE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 X496 KGE, 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 X496 KGE registered?

X496 KGE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X496 KGE safe to buy?

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