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X774 VAO

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,467 mi
Last recorded65,467 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX774 VAO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated pump up now (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 65,456 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated pump up now (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coolant leak front to back pipes at rear ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,147 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 64,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/ inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and stub pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and stub pipes (3.6.B.4e)

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

clean and check all brakes

clean and oil spray underside

Fail 10 Apr 2018 63,735 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and stub pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and stub pipes (3.6.B.4e)

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

clean and check all brakes

clean and oil spray underside

Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,413 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 60,164 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules bothsides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 60,160 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules bothsides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,038 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 57,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,872 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 51,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust strap deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust strap deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,749 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,033 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 47,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 36,781 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,781 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 21,084 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 6,886 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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X774 VAO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X774 VAO, 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 X774 VAO registered?

X774 VAO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X774 VAO safe to buy?

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