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X518 GGK

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,575 mi
Last recorded75,575 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 GGK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 75,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 75,427 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,167 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 75,151 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,863 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 72,139 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 70,573 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 65,694 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 65,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 64,832 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre perished but not exposing ply/cords

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

vehicle appears to be lower to the floor than normal

Fail 7 Jan 2014 61,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre perished but not exposing ply/cords

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

vehicle appears to be lower to the floor than normal

Pass 2 Jan 2013 58,449 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 46,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,090 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 44,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished on outter edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,046 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 May 2008 43,027 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 May 2008 43,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,416 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,652 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 30,652 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.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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X518 GGK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X518 GGK, 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 X518 GGK registered?

X518 GGK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X518 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X518 GGK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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