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X897 BLA

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,376 mi
Last recorded84,376 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 BLA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 84,376 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,101 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,764 miles

n/s suspension low ride hieght

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,001 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,142 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 74,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2010 72,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 72,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,074 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 70,074 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,721 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER MOUNTING HAS A TEMPORARY REPAIR

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 66,721 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 59,069 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 59,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 49,654 miles

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

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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X897 BLA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X897 BLA, 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 X897 BLA registered?

X897 BLA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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