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X857 DVC

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,109 mi
Last recorded70,109 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX857 DVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 70,109 miles

both sub frames heavily rusted

Fail 24 May 2022 70,109 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both sub frames heavily rusted

Pass 17 May 2021 68,369 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 67,331 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,958 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,829 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,586 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,137 miles

note wrong mileage entered on last test

Pass 30 Jul 2015 588,444 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,834 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 55,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

main water pipe mountings corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,962 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 54,962 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,318 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 53,308 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 51,650 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 51,500 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 48,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 41,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 41,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 36,610 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 33,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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X857 DVC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X857 DVC, 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 X857 DVC registered?

X857 DVC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X857 DVC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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