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X828 BCF

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

63,916 mi
Last recorded63,916 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX828 BCF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,916 miles

All suspension, brake steering heavily corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 62,271 miles

Central Rear Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

little reserve handbrake travel

Pass 16 Jul 2021 60,775 miles

rattle from exhaust internals

slight pull on steering wheel---

Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,532 miles

Central Rear Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 60,494 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 60,284 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 60,236 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,006 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 59,166 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 58,433 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 58,433 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 57,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,114 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 57,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,186 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,516 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 54,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (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 21 Jun 2010 53,661 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 53,652 miles

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

24% imbalance on front brakes

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

both subframes starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre touching wheel arch liner on lock

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,639 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 52,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,430 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,437 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,712 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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X828 BCF 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 70.4%.

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 X828 BCF, 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 X828 BCF registered?

X828 BCF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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