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V381 FRC

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,470 mi
Last recorded51,470 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 FRC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 51,470 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,435 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 51,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,254 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 51,251 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 49,635 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 49,203 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,366 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,432 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,132 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 46,042 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,638 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 41,165 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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 16 Oct 2006 39,046 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,388 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 38,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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V381 FRC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V381 FRC, 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 V381 FRC registered?

V381 FRC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V381 FRC safe to buy?

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