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X987 SAR

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,525 mi
Last recorded124,525 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 SAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2025 124,525 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 121,111 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 118,685 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 115,102 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 115,100 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 112,275 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 112,274 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,591 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 105,438 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

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

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MAKES THE 16% MINIMUM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT TO PASS .

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

THE OUTPUT AND FOCUS OF BOTH HEAD LIGHTS IS POOR

Fail 20 Aug 2019 105,385 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

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

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MAKES THE 16% MINIMUM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT TO PASS .

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

THE OUTPUT AND FOCUS OF BOTH HEAD LIGHTS IS POOR

Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,312 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the inner edges

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

TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Fail 28 Aug 2018 100,191 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIP BEAM (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,389 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,038 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,274 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 88,271 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,645 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 73,059 miles

un able to see underside due to underseal

unable to see brake pipes due to grease

Pass 13 Aug 2011 67,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,792 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake discs pitted

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2010 63,792 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)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake discs pitted

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,465 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 29,604 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,125 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 20,229 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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X987 SAR is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X987 SAR, 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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X987 SAR is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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