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X79 EFL

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,258 mi
Last recorded124,258 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 EFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,258 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 124,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 23 Apr 2016 118,500 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 113,013 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 108,313 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 98,381 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 98,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 90,415 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,415 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,663 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 85,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 81,371 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 81,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 77,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 70,787 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 70,782 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X79 EFL is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X79 EFL, 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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X79 EFL is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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