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X754 FAL

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,444 mi
Last recorded82,444 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX754 FAL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 82,444 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 82,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,354 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 81,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,849 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 80,849 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,212 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,963 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,427 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 77,499 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 77,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

exhaust & cat corroding

front & rear subframes corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,498 miles

both main water pipes are leaking metal ones

Fail 24 Apr 2009 73,498 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both main water pipes are leaking metal ones

Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,871 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 70,871 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,424 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 68,424 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 62,891 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance on limit 24%

Pass 18 Apr 2006 62,891 miles

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

front brake imbalance on limit 24%

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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X754 FAL is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red 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 X754 FAL, 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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X754 FAL is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X754 FAL safe to buy?

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