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X871 KBV

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

47,722 mi
Last recorded47,722 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 KBV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,722 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 46,840 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2023 45,896 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,640 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,091 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 43,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,628 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 40,777 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 40,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,714 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 39,709 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2015 38,785 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 37,161 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,809 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 34,809 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,508 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs poor

Fail 22 Sep 2011 32,024 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all discs poor

Pass 9 Oct 2010 30,512 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 30,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,243 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,909 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 25,909 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,726 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,975 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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X871 KBV is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X871 KBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X871 KBV registered?

X871 KBV is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X871 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X871 KBV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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