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X512 SOB

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

83,882 mi
Last recorded83,882 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX512 SOB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,882 miles

Rear both rear tyres are starting to perish & crack

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are very rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 83,849 miles

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated suspension on bump stops. (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 78,990 miles

Offside Front Beam pattern poor

Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,962 miles

Drivers side front dip beam has poor beam image.

Drivers side front headlamp reflector deteriorated.

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Passenger side front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Slight play and movement in both rear lower arm hub bushes.

Fail 27 Jun 2015 76,962 miles

Drivers side front dip beam has poor beam image.

Drivers side front headlamp reflector deteriorated.

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Passenger side front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Slight play and movement in both rear lower arm hub bushes.

Fail 21 Jun 2014 73,202 miles

Drivers side front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

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

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

Passenger side front indicator lamp taped for security.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 73,202 miles

Drivers side front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Passenger side front indicator lamp taped for security.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,762 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 67,694 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 67,694 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,552 miles

Front discs worn, scored & pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,552 miles

Front discs worn, scored & pitted

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,290 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 64,290 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,471 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r inner cv gaitor split

Fail 12 Mar 2008 58,471 miles

Centre Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r inner cv gaitor split

Fail 15 Feb 2007 52,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake balance borderline pass 24%

Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,564 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake balance borderline pass 24%

Fail 14 Feb 2007 52,560 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake borderline pass on effort 17%

Pass 29 Nov 2005 45,001 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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X512 SOB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X512 SOB, 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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X512 SOB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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