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X551 OLC

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,669 mi
Last recorded89,669 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 OLC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 89,669 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 83,181 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 82,866 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,008 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 76,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 64,486 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED...

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING...

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,486 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED...

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING...

Pass 12 Oct 2006 49,941 miles

slight damagenearside front wheel

slight wear both front shock absorber lower bushes

Fail 12 Oct 2006 49,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brakes slight unbalance

handbrake just makes minimum requirements

handbrake light on dash flickers

nearside rear tyre under inflated and wearing on inner edge

slight damage nearside front wheel

slight distortion offside front brake

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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X551 OLC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X551 OLC, 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 X551 OLC registered?

X551 OLC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 October 2000.

Is X551 OLC safe to buy?

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