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X812 HGF

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,879 mi
Last recorded44,879 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX812 HGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 44,879 miles

Emissions unable to be completed is running exes rich at 3000 with high h/c and o2 in red due to exes readings not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively close to fail (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 44,545 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet poor performance

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

exhaust silencer strap broken

front & rear sub-frames corroding

rear brake discs corroding at edges

Pass 2 Feb 2024 38,277 miles

General age related underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and perishing 215/40x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 38,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2021 36,601 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2020 36,475 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2020 36,475 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 2 May 2019 35,466 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,758 miles

Nearside Rear Lower arm centre bush worn and has movement when wheel rocked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake discos corroded on inside face

Fail 26 Mar 2018 34,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower arm centre bush worn and has movement when wheel rocked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake discos corroded on inside face

Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2017 34,406 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake fluid topped up

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

oil top up

Fail 16 Mar 2016 33,801 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake fluid topped up

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

oil top up

Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,405 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 33,405 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear tyres low on pressure

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,751 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

front subframe is rusty

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,691 miles

Front tyres low on inside edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,318 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,597 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,196 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 25,196 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,886 miles

front brake discs corroded

hand brake weak

offside front tyre close to limit of wear

slight play in steering column

suspension low

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,867 miles

both front brake discs corroded

hand brake weak

Fail 17 Oct 2007 23,866 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)

both front brake discs corroded

hand brake weak

Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,709 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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X812 HGF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X812 HGF, 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 X812 HGF registered?

X812 HGF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X812 HGF safe to buy?

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