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X577 RBW

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,873 mi
Last recorded43,873 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX577 RBW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 43,873 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 43,873 miles

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

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 43,819 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure Both battery terminals insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning pulling to left (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 41,510 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 41,188 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,777 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,622 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 40,622 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 39,410 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,228 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 38,221 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,223 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 30,702 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 30,702 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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X577 RBW is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X577 RBW, 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 X577 RBW registered?

X577 RBW is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X577 RBW safe to buy?

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