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X798 PEC

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,634 mi
Last recorded83,634 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 PEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 83,634 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,213 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,743 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,572 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,486 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 75,479 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheating loosing coolent (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,308 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,798 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 70,696 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 70,691 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,222 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 68,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,151 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 63,151 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 58,605 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,363 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 50,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,176 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,683 miles

slight play in both rear track control arms.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,015 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 25,698 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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X798 PEC 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 73.9%.

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 X798 PEC, 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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X798 PEC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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