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X696 GCB

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,859 mi
Last recorded65,859 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 GCB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,859 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,063 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,297 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,780 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 61,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,577 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 60,577 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine not in condition to test emissions

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,634 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 59,634 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,459 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,342 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 55,335 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,145 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,485 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 41,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X696 GCB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X696 GCB, 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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X696 GCB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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