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V380 MCF

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,376 mi
Last recorded39,376 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV380 MCF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,376 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,924 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 35,922 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres on limit / POOR

o/s/f tyre on limit / POOR

Pass 15 Nov 2012 33,644 miles

rear tyres and o/s/f tyre on limit / poor

Fail 14 Nov 2012 33,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brakes in POOR CONDITION

rear tyres and o/s/f tyre on limit / poor

Fail 2 Nov 2011 30,639 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brakes deteriorating/poor

n/s headlight output deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,639 miles

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

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

front brakes deteriorating/poor

n/s headlight output deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,361 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 27,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,436 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 22,434 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,015 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 14,209 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 11,293 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 9,392 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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V380 MCF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V380 MCF, 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 V380 MCF registered?

V380 MCF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V380 MCF safe to buy?

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