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X656 GEL

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,960 mi
Last recorded51,960 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX656 GEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,207 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,719 miles

Appears to be slight coolant leak from O/S engine area (Leaking down O/S subframe area)

Front and rear subframes and susp/arms getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/F brake binding on abit and B/Disc outer face abit scord at outer edge

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread at inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2008 41,705 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Appears to be slight coolant leak from O/S engine area (Leaking down O/S subframe area)

Front and rear subframes and susp/arms getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/F brake binding on abit and B/Disc outer face abit scord at outer edge

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread at inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 23,525 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

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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X656 GEL is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X656 GEL, 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 X656 GEL registered?

X656 GEL is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X656 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X656 GEL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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