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S3 MGF

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,200 mi
Last recorded93,200 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 93,200 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 92,448 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 89,578 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 88,293 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,431 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 84,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 79,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower damper bolt /bush signs of rust possible loose bolt

Fail 8 Jun 2016 79,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower damper bolt /bush signs of rust possible loose bolt

Pass 30 May 2015 72,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2014 65,864 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 65,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,042 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,818 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,715 miles

Both front tyres cutting on inner edge

O/S/R tyre inner edge spilt

Possible power steering fault

Slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

buffles in cat loose

Pass 10 Apr 2010 43,949 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,056 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,638 miles

advise fron t brake pads low

Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,671 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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S3 MGF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S3 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 S3 MGF registered?

S3 MGF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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