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S28 ARF

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

76,799 mi
Last recorded76,799 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 ARF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,799 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 76,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,942 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 72,942 miles

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

headlights not very bright

oil filter leaking

washer aim

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,782 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 67,782 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNERS ALMOST TO CORDS

O/S REAR TYRE 0N 1.6MM

Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,182 miles

nsr lower shock absorber bush slightly worn

osf nsf brake disc inner faces corroded

osr nsr tyres close to ware markers

rear inner brake disc faces corroded (unable to view pads)

rear service brake 51%

Fail 25 Mar 2013 66,182 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

osf nsf brake disc inner faces corroded

osr nsr tyres close to ware markers

rear service brake 51%

Fail 31 Jan 2013 66,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,418 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 60,418 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,846 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 47,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,867 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 39,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,793 miles

woshers poor

Fail 4 Jan 2007 34,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 34,366 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 33,745 miles

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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S28 ARF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S28 ARF, 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 S28 ARF registered?

S28 ARF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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