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X799 BAK

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,418 mi
Last recorded104,418 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 BAK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 104,418 miles

Oil leak ()

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 104,418 miles

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

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,742 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,553 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 100,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 May 2015 100,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 99,347 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 96,026 miles

NOTED NEW STEERING SUSPENSION PARTS FITTED

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)

Fail 18 May 2013 95,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

CUSTOMER ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE DUE TO DANGEROUS DEFECT NOTED ON FAILURE SHEET

Pass 29 May 2012 85,498 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 85,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 71,595 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 71,583 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 57,305 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 45,887 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 45,776 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 28 May 2008 34,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 34,568 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,157 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 32,193 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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X799 BAK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X799 BAK, 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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X799 BAK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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