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X718 YRF

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

24,738 mi
Last recorded24,738 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 24,738 miles

Front Inner n/s and o/s tyre wearing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 24,129 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 23,728 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and by shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 23,382 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s by shock absorber, under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 22,916 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 22,914 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s and o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 22,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 21,920 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 21,272 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch slave leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2017 20,968 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2017 20,968 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2016 20,657 miles

Nearside Front brake dragging slightly

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2016 20,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake dragging slightly

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

Pass 26 May 2015 20,171 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 19,786 miles

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

oil in coolent

Fail 2 Jun 2014 19,786 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

oil in coolent

Pass 1 Jun 2013 19,306 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 189,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,191 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,675 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

hydro fluid suspension ride height low (Recomend check fluid level and pressure)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,672 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 15,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 14,559 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,343 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 11,433 miles

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

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

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 YRF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X718 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

X718 YRF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X718 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X718 YRF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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