2000 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · X717 BEL
2000 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/09/2000. Recorded mileage 54,264 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG MGF
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1796cc
X717 BEL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/10/2023
- 54,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Known faults for MG MGF
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
X717 BEL Mileage History
- 29/09/202154,099 mi
- 26/10/202354,264 mi+165 mi
Average of roughly 80 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
X717 BEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mg Mgf (X717 BEL) between September 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both seriously corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
Common Problems: MG MGF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/Depressurisation(Moderate)
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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