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X717 TEO

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,171 mi
Last recorded79,171 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 TEO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,421 miles

exhaust system poor/corroding

front brake discs corroding

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres, tread starting to crack

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers have misting of oil

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,282 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre edge worn away

rear discs corroded

rear tyres 3mm tread

n/s/f tyre edge wearing away& into 3mm tread

Fail 21 Aug 2012 73,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre edge wearing away& into 3mm tread

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre edge worn away

rear discs corroded

rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,431 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

front and rear sub frames corroding

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit (should be replaced)

o/s/r indicator slightly faded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2011 66,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

front and rear sub frames corroding

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit (should be replaced)

o/s/r indicator slightly faded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,060 miles

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

brake pipe across rear bulk head corroding

n/s/r upper ball joint slight play

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2009 61,848 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,630 miles

brake fluid is low

front subframe is very rusty

n/s rear to o/s rear metyal brake pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,641 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear metal brake pipe that runs up rear bulkhead is starting to corrode

Fail 26 Sep 2007 54,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear metal brake pipe that runs up rear bulkhead is starting to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2006 51,061 miles

power steering over light but no play or wear found

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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X717 TEO 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 66.7%.

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 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 X717 TEO, 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 X717 TEO registered?

X717 TEO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X717 TEO safe to buy?

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