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X718 DWK

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,718 mi
Last recorded68,718 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 DWK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 68,718 miles

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

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

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

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

advise corrosion to offside and nearside rear undersills

advise heavy corrosion to fronr and rear subframes

advise possible steeing wonder

Pass 3 Jan 2017 66,706 miles

advise corrosion to front subframe

advise front brake discs pitted

advise steering slightly stiff to offside

Fail 3 Jan 2017 66,705 miles

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

advise corrosion to front subframe

advise front brake discs pitted

advise steering slightly stiff to offside

Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,634 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 64,634 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise emissions not carried ut due to major exhaust blow

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,701 miles

advise both rear indicators starting to discolour

advise corrosion to front subframe

Fail 6 Jan 2015 62,691 miles

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

205/50/15

advise both rear indicators starting to discolour

advise corrosion to front subframe

Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,255 miles

advise exhaust strap broken

Fail 13 Jan 2014 60,255 miles

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

advise exhaust strap broken

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,408 miles

Both front headlamp beam images faint

Front tyres have slight cracks also worn on inner edge

Parking brake close to stop

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)

Slight corrosion to underbody areas

Slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,259 miles

offside front beam pattern slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2012 54,259 miles

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

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

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

offside front beam pattern slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,425 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,438 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,502 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,360 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 46,360 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 40,948 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 33,895 miles

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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X718 DWK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X718 DWK, 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 X718 DWK registered?

X718 DWK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is X718 DWK safe to buy?

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