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X657 OJN

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

85,998 mi
Last recorded85,998 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX657 OJN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 85,998 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge,o/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face,screw in o/s/f tyre.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 85,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge,o/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face,screw in o/s/f tyre.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 80,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

slight oil leak,slight weep from n/s/f shock absorber,o/s/r brake disc inner face rusty,n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,990 miles

slight oil leak,slight weep from n/s/f shock absorber,o/s/r brake disc inner face rusty,n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 15 Nov 2007 76,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/r & o/s/f indicators slightly faded,slight engine oil leak,slight coolant weep,both front flexy brake hoses partially covered.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 76,216 miles

n/s/r & o/s/f indicators slightly faded,slight engine oil leak,slight coolant weep,both front flexy brake hoses partially covered.

Fail 10 Nov 2007 75,953 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 75,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,352 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 67,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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X657 OJN is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 X657 OJN, 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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X657 OJN is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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