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X501 XLJ

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,342 mi
Last recorded79,342 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 XLJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 79,342 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened al discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear has deep cracks but ok at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

head light image starting to blur

Fail 1 Sep 2022 79,342 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged n/s front to back (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened al discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear has deep cracks but ok at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 78,795 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all disc's have surface corrosion

o/s body panel corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2021 78,795 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has excessive play n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all disc's have surface corrosion

o/s body panel corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,839 miles

oil leaks

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,449 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 75,445 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,503 miles

engine oil leak

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

spare wheel well corroded and holed

Fail 11 Apr 2017 74,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

spare wheel well corroded and holed

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,749 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,977 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,005 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)

slight play in o/s and n/s rear hub bushes etc

Pass 9 Mar 2013 69,574 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,785 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 60,234 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,234 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 56,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 50,505 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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X501 XLJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver 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 X501 XLJ, 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 X501 XLJ registered?

X501 XLJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X501 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 XLJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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