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X558 AAY

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,247 mi
Last recorded88,247 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX558 AAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre perished on inner wall

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 88,246 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre perished on inner wall

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,997 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 82,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 82,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 81,661 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 81,661 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 79,221 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 79,219 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,198 miles

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

n/s seat belt slow to retract

Fail 14 Apr 2011 77,192 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s seat belt slow to retract

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,427 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,742 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,230 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,668 miles

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

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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X558 AAY is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X558 AAY, 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 X558 AAY registered?

X558 AAY is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 September 2000.

Is X558 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X558 AAY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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