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X516 CDT

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,418 mi
Last recorded59,418 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 CDT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 59,418 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 59,074 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 59,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 58,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 58,506 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 58,257 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 58,257 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,749 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 57,749 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 57,375 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 57,030 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear strap missing but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,876 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 55,876 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,722 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,502 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 55,502 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S front dry suspension Cup worn

Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,487 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,487 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,502 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 52,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2012 51,726 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,749 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 4 May 2010 49,507 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,174 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,893 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 48,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODING

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,374 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 47,283 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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X516 CDT is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X516 CDT, 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 X516 CDT registered?

X516 CDT is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X516 CDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X516 CDT shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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