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X825 LCY

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,266 mi
Last recorded91,266 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX825 LCY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,266 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 91,266 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,009 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 76,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,870 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 71,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 67,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,603 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,893 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 44,510 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,680 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 35,680 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 92,089 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 21,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear suspension lower arm forward joint (both sides)

wipers marked screenn/s

Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,019 miles

rear suspension lower arm forward joint (both sides)

wipers marked screenn/s

Pass 17 Nov 2007 18,714 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 18,714 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,928 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 13,282 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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X825 LCY is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red 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 X825 LCY, 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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X825 LCY is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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