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Y8 CMB

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,144 mi
Last recorded93,144 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 CMB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2022 93,144 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 90,955 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear quarter panel corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 90,955 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tension arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear quarter panel corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,239 miles

Corrosion on both front wings

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Hydrolastic suspension low but not affecting operation

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 11 Dec 2019 87,329 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 87,329 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside dashboard panel obstructing pedals

Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,273 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 84,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,059 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,094 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

front wings corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,198 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 75,198 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,327 miles

both front wings slighty corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 72,327 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front wings slighty corroded

o/s front wheel slight restricted movement

Pass 30 Dec 2013 70,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 70,105 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 68,278 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 68,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,759 miles

front discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,633 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 64,750 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,775 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 63,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,796 miles

Both front tyre's worn below the limit on the inner edge but cannot fail due to being a raised tread type pattern.

Front brake discs in very poor condition.

Front brake hoses corroding on centre metal sections.

Nearside rear tyre has low tread.

Offside rear tyre on wear bars.

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,061 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,739 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 42,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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Y8 CMB 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 63%.

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 Y8 CMB, 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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Y8 CMB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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