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X585 ABB

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

97,418 mi
Last recorded97,418 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX585 ABB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,418 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage / cut to side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy cracks (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened top of arm hole (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy cracks (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Front subframe has heavy corrosion all over /was oil areas

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

Nearside Front lots of cracks on side wall

Nearside Rear fuel filter slighty loos e

Offside Front corrosion to outer wing /arch

Offside Rear Lower rear shocker bush has play

clutch brake pipe has lump on rubber /ferrules corrosion

corrosion in front boot floor

front / rear brake disc have corrosion

front / rear floor has heavy corrosion

front brake sticking slighty o/s/f & n/s/f

front part of exhaust has blow /all exhaust has heavy corrosion

n/s/f sub frame towing eye close to tyre on lock damage

outer sills have corrosion o/s & n/s

rear inner sill / chassis area has heavy corrosion o/s & n/s

rear sub frame has heavy corrosion all over /wax oil areas

Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,191 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 97,191 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills - subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 81,222 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 80,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 62,618 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 62,617 miles

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

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

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

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

batter light staying on

Pass 15 Dec 2006 59,471 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 59,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 55,275 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 55,220 miles

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

Nearside 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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X585 ABB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 X585 ABB, 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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X585 ABB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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