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X98 FFL

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,902 mi
Last recorded80,902 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 FFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,902 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 80,890 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,224 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 78,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,749 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 72,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 67,115 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 53,688 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,014 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 49,014 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 47,724 miles

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

front and rear subframes,heavy surface corrosion

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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X98 FFL is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X98 FFL, 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 X98 FFL registered?

X98 FFL is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X98 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X98 FFL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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