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X97 TJN

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,936 mi
Last recorded64,936 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 TJN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,936 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 62,699 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 59,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,169 miles

EXHAUST CATALYST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAMES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,122 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 57,117 miles

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

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

tail pipe missing

Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,673 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre baid on inner edge 205/50/15/86 vr

showing signs of water leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,552 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres just started to scuff inner edges 185 55 15 82 vr

o/s/r tyre baid inner edge 205/50/15/86 vr

showing signs of water leak!!!

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,111 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,456 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 37,265 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,265 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,995 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 32,995 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,716 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 28,613 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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X97 TJN is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X97 TJN, 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 X97 TJN registered?

X97 TJN is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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