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X582 BUX

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,387 mi
Last recorded94,387 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX582 BUX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2016 94,387 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,573 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 89,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer center sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,812 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 86,808 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 82,685 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 82,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,203 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r lower engine stabolizer mounting bolt loose

Fail 24 Sep 2012 77,933 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r lower engine stabolizer mounting bolt loose

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,843 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,833 miles

Both front tyres feathered on inner edge

Front discs very corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil filler neck braket broken

Rear discs corroded

Rear exhaust heat sheild broken

Fail 27 Sep 2010 68,833 miles

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

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

Both front tyres feathered on inner edge

Front discs very corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil filler neck braket broken

Rear discs corroded

Rear exhaust heat sheild broken

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,525 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

car starts while in drive

Pass 19 Dec 2007 61,527 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 61,470 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,651 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 44,586 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 44,554 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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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X582 BUX is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X582 BUX, 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 X582 BUX registered?

X582 BUX is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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