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X799 SFC

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,248 mi
Last recorded54,248 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 54,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Body Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 54,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside coated in under sill product

Pass 29 Sep 2022 53,890 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 52,436 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 52,173 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak No damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Plastic Headlamp adjusting allen key head just turns (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak No damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge de formed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Suspension is too low and has little or no damping effect (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Inlet manifold gasket has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension outer tie rod bush has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension outer tie rod bush has play

Pass 3 Jul 2018 51,676 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 51,676 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,065 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,611 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,463 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 50,297 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 49,987 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 49,987 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 49,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,684 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,199 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 47,194 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,834 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 44,494 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,242 miles

Advise suspension low

Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,131 miles

Advise condition of wiper blades

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

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

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 SFC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X799 SFC, 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 X799 SFC registered?

X799 SFC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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