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X714 JOM

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,551 mi
Last recorded156,551 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX714 JOM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 156,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 155,141 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 144,978 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 138,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 138,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 133,817 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspect slight play in ball joint(not sure) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 121,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 110,409 miles

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From "T" Splitter to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 110,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Too far over (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From T splitter to front (3.6.B.2c)

Smell of fuel inside cab

Pass 18 Jun 2016 100,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 91,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,646 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 87,889 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 87,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,819 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 27 Apr 2013 77,737 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,840 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 65,840 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2011 59,126 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 59,126 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres low on inner edges

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,468 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 52,413 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,401 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 44,401 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 38,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise o/s rear sus low

Fail 2 Apr 2008 38,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise o/s rear sus low

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,157 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 30,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,070 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 25,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

coolant leaking

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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X714 JOM is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X714 JOM, 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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X714 JOM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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