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X522 FDG

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,486 mi
Last recorded71,486 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 FDG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 71,486 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heatshield slightly loose but not in danger of coming adrift

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (Manufactured in 2011...) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 66,905 miles

rear oil leak not excessive

vehicle is undersealed

Fail 6 May 2025 66,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear oil leak not excessive

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 4 May 2024 64,068 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle is undersealed.

Fail 4 May 2024 64,068 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle is undersealed.

Pass 3 May 2023 60,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2022 56,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 52,733 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 52,727 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,353 miles

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

Nearside head lamp beam image poor

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on underside

Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes /hoses corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside left headlight beam image poor

Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake is slightly binding .

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,209 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,772 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 38,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

nearside front suspension pipe not fully tightened-no visible leak-nearside front suspension lower than offside

vehicle steers to the left when hands off steering wheel

Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,335 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 30,335 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,229 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,914 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,987 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,778 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 14,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

different tyres but on the same axle

nearside front toe bar mounting damaged

strong advise both front brake discs corroded

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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X522 FDG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green 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 X522 FDG, 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

How do I check the history of X522 FDG?

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What year was X522 FDG registered?

X522 FDG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X522 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X522 FDG 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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