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X837 GAK

2000 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,943 mi
Last recorded90,943 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX837 GAK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside engine mount frame corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 90,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside engine mount frame corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,410 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 88,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 84,786 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 81,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 77,742 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 75,069 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,498 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 70,498 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.n/s/r indicator starting to show white light †3.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers) †4.Battery insecure

10.o/s/r tyre vwearing close to treadbars †11.Handbrake travel high †12.Suspension low

5.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †6.n/s/f tyre sidewall slight cut †7.Front tyres wearing inner edges,o/s/f poss close to cords †8.Slight play in o/s/f suspension top ball joint †9.Slight movement o/s/r lower arm inner bush

Pass 17 Aug 2006 66,597 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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X837 GAK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X837 GAK, 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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X837 GAK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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