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X788 FEL

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,426 mi
Last recorded94,426 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX788 FEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,426 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension is very low

Fail 18 Sep 2013 94,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension is very low

Fail 14 Sep 2012 91,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension is low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension is low

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,484 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,734 miles

Front brake hose ends are rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,468 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 81,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 76,888 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 76,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 67,663 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 67,663 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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X788 FEL is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X788 FEL, 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 X788 FEL registered?

X788 FEL is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X788 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X788 FEL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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