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X609 MBH

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,613 mi
Last recorded35,613 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX609 MBH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,613 miles

corrosion on offside front wheel arch

front flexi hoses ferules corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2013 35,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

corrosion on offside front wheel arch

front flexi hoses ferules corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,840 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 21 Aug 2012 33,840 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 29 Jun 2012 33,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

abs rings corroded

front shock absorber casings corroded

heavy surface corrosion to underside

offside sill damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges (stepped)

heavy surface corrosion to underside

rear discs pitted

slight pitting to front discs

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,741 miles

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

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

front and rear discs pitted

front tyres low on inner edge (stepped)

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,334 miles

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,901 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 19,901 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,270 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,682 miles

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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X609 MBH is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X609 MBH, 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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X609 MBH is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X609 MBH safe to buy?

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