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X554 MBM

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,689 mi
Last recorded90,689 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 MBM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 90,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 87,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both subframs in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2022 80,511 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 74,693 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 71,368 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 71,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 64,301 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 62,517 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisey

Suspension low

Fail 21 Oct 2016 62,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisey

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

Suspension low

Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,515 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 51,869 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 51,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,853 miles

EPAS torque sensor needs resetting

offside front tyre scrubbing inside edge

Fail 17 Oct 2013 46,853 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EPAS torque sensor needs resetting

offside front tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,230 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,348 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,132 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,453 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,743 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,712 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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X554 MBM is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X554 MBM, 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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What year was X554 MBM registered?

X554 MBM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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