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X249 XPG

2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,055 mi
Last recorded56,055 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc56,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 XPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 56,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear inner bumper trim close to fouling tyre

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear inner arch cover loose

Suspension heights low

Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,095 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT.

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

STRONG ADVISE:- REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.

Fail 9 Oct 2006 50,094 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT.

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN.

Fail 9 Oct 2006 50,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 45,652 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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X249 XPG is a 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,756 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X249 XPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X249 XPG registered?

X249 XPG is a 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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