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AFG 491S

2000 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,593 mi
Last recorded4,593 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Tf52,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 491S
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 4,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 4,583 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,541 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,529 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 4,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,164 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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AFG 491S is a 2000 MG Tf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 52,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFG 491S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 26 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFG 491S registered?

AFG 491S is a 2000 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is AFG 491S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFG 491S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFG 491S have outstanding finance?

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