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X979 GOT

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,649 mi
Last recorded87,649 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 GOT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 87,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,819 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack ball end excessive play.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,731 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 77,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

play in n/s/f steering arm

the n/s/r parking brake performance is low

the o/s/f bumper is loose

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,620 miles

engine oil leak on bottom of engine .

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,568 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 66,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,674 miles

front windscreen is scored

n/s/f headlight lens cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2010 65,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

front number plate broken

front windscreen is scored

n/s/f headlight lens cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,740 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 48,564 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

surface corrosion aperaing to front subframe

Pass 12 Jun 2006 30,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 30,022 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

travle on h/brake

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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X979 GOT is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X979 GOT, 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 X979 GOT registered?

X979 GOT is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X979 GOT safe to buy?

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