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X689 WAB

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,226 mi
Last recorded72,226 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 WAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs inner faces starting to rust

Fail 21 May 2012 72,071 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

front brake discs inner faces starting to rust

Pass 28 May 2011 69,525 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 69,523 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,291 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear Service brake slight bind

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

Rear silencer Baffles loose

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

steering pulling to left

Fail 9 Apr 2010 67,286 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 28 Mar 2009 63,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2009 63,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,121 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 52,464 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes sticking on

Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,464 miles

rear brakes sticking on

Pass 16 Sep 2006 47,708 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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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X689 WAB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X689 WAB, 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 X689 WAB registered?

X689 WAB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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