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X948 HKE

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

93,753 mi
Last recorded93,753 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX948 HKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 93,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded.

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 93,744 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items under bonnet not checked

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 93,739 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine overheating at very end of test so failed emissions test

Pass 22 Oct 2019 93,257 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 93,255 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

various corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Jul 2018 90,661 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

various corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear exhaust deteriorated

various slight corrosion to underside

Fail 23 Jun 2017 88,305 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear exhaust deteriorated

various slight corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2016 86,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,930 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 83,927 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,839 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 69,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 59,462 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,462 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 59,386 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 59,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2009 58,580 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,356 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 54,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 45,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2006 35,177 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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X948 HKE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 X948 HKE, 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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X948 HKE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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