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X712 DGU

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,721 mi
Last recorded57,721 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 DGU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,721 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing very slightly rough

Nearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 57,690 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing very slightly rough

Nearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 May 2015 49,247 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 46,605 miles

steering biased to nearside

Pass 7 May 2013 45,251 miles

steering biased to nearside

Pass 16 May 2012 44,602 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 44,193 miles

Both sides front - Brake discs are very pitted on inner faces

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,666 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2009 34,579 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,257 miles

high handbrake lever travel.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,820 miles

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING NOISY.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 19,880 miles

overall braking efficiency just above limit of 50%

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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X712 DGU is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 X712 DGU, 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 X712 DGU registered?

X712 DGU is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X712 DGU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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