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X817 BAK

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,161 mi
Last recorded31,161 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX817 BAK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 31,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes covered in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

main water pipes front to rear waxoiled

Fail 22 Apr 2021 31,159 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded not holed

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel lines corroded

main center front to rear water pipes corroded

oil leak on engine

Offside Front brake stuck on

Pass 21 Dec 2018 30,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 29,002 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 29,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both near side and off side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 28,221 miles

all brake discs

Fail 15 May 2013 28,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

all brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,252 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,307 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear subframes corroding

Pass 13 May 2010 24,838 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 24,838 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 23,507 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 21,560 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 21,554 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 20,097 miles

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2006 18,861 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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X817 BAK 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 68.8%.

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 X817 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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X817 BAK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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