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X998 EAB

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,634 mi
Last recorded81,634 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 EAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 81,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 81,324 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 81,059 miles

exhaust rear flexi pipe stretching

front headlamp image becomming weak

Pass 28 Jul 2022 78,877 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and surface cracks

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front surface cracks in tyre wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 78,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2019 75,994 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 73,914 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 73,888 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 73,614 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,446 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,061 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,004 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,858 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated, slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,651 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 58,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,210 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 54,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,096 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 48,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,841 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 44,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,638 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 39,638 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,388 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 30,599 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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X998 EAB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X998 EAB, 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 X998 EAB registered?

X998 EAB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X998 EAB safe to buy?

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