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X597 TCP

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,066 mi
Last recorded74,066 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 TCP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 74,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 73,047 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,610 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 71,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 65,947 miles

brake pedal pressure slightly poor

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 Mar 2016 65,947 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal pressure slightly poor

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,981 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

back box is corroeded ( exhaust )

both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,836 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

REAR SUB FRAME STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT DAMPNESS TO N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 22 Aug 2012 47,791 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

N/S/R TYRE ON WEAR BARS

REAR SUB FRAME STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT DAMPNESS TO N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,652 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 36,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER SURFACES

LIGHT MISTING TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,517 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 28,273 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 28,273 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,532 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 21,694 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 21,692 miles

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

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

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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X597 TCP is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X597 TCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X597 TCP registered?

X597 TCP is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X597 TCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X597 TCP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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