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X931 ELC

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

79,026 mi
Last recorded79,026 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX931 ELC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 May 2019 79,026 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 78,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2018 76,213 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 76,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,280 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner side wall

Fail 9 Aug 2016 74,263 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,884 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 70,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 67,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 67,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,038 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Jul 2013 65,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,583 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 60,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,396 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 60,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,541 miles

EXHAUST STRAP MISSING ,NOT A SUPPORT.

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 10 Nov 2009 57,437 miles

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

EXHAUST STRAP MISSING ,NOT A SUPPORT.

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,886 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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,886 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 40,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 34,569 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 34,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X931 ELC 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 47.8%.

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 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 X931 ELC, 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 X931 ELC registered?

X931 ELC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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