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vehicle appears to have been standing
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe which is part of flexi hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe which is part of flexi hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
many underside components are corroded including sills, sub frames, suspension and floor pan
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside front tyre is slightly out of shape on inner edge
Offside front tyre is slightly out of shape on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill section (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust flexi deteriorated
general under body corrosion
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust flexi deteriorated
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine has slight knock when loading
both front tyres on legal limit
front to rear metal brake pipes heavily greased
all brake discs surface corrosion on inner faces
both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges
front to rear metal brake pipes heavily greased
rear subframe heavily undersealed
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all brake discs surface corrosion on inner faces
both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges
front to rear metal brake pipes heavily greased
rear subframe heavily undersealed
front and rear disc corroded
front to rear brake pipe poor
n/s/rear brake pipe slight corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front and rear disc corroded
front to rear brake pipe poor
n/s/rear brake pipe slight corrosion
both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges
rear discs poor condition
rear exhaust box has slight blow
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges
rear discs poor condition
rear exhaust box has slight blow
suspension low
Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
suspension slightly low
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
suspension slightly low
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre scrubbed inner edge
off side rear brake pipe corroded
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X874 JAU is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 X874 JAU, 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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X874 JAU is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 October 2000.
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