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X883 GLA

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,952 mi
Last recorded48,952 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX883 GLA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,952 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 48,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,131 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlight beam images are cloudy

Fail 28 Apr 2017 46,131 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlight beam images are cloudy

Pass 6 May 2016 44,778 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Apr 2016 44,746 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2015 44,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,951 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 42,951 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 40,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,154 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,025 miles

Advise 1 front brake pads starting to wear low. Advise 2 Nearside rear inner brake disc face corroded working area reduced

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,746 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,458 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,465 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 29,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,560 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 26,143 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)

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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X883 GLA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X883 GLA, 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 X883 GLA registered?

X883 GLA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X883 GLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X883 GLA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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