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F3 MGF

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,551 mi
Last recorded111,551 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 111,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear upper ball joint has some play

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear upper ball joint has some play

Oil leak oil filter ()

clutch pipe corroded

coolant pipes are corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 111,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear upper ball joint has some play

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear upper ball joint has some play

Oil leak oil filter ()

clutch pipe corroded

coolant pipes are corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 106,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 102,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2013 99,031 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust is corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 99,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 97,122 miles

front & rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,521 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2011 92,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,500 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 89,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 86,221 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 86,151 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 83,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,341 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 72,216 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F3 MGF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F3 MGF, 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 F3 MGF registered?

F3 MGF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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