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W102 PEX

2000 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,504 mi
Last recorded97,504 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW102 PEX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 97,504 miles

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Fail 29 Apr 2013 97,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Jan 2012 96,025 miles

abs light reluctant to go off

corrosion starting in places on rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Jan 2012 96,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

corrosion starting in places on rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Dec 2010 94,526 miles

abs light slow to react

immissions rather eratic

Fail 16 Dec 2010 94,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

heavey exhaust rattle /probaly cat converter

possible head gasket failing

rear tyres very near limit

Pass 24 Dec 2009 92,241 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 92,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake pipes to three way connector starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,195 miles

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

surface rust starting on rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,301 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 81,488 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 81,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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W102 PEX is a 2000 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W102 PEX, 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 W102 PEX registered?

W102 PEX is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W102 PEX safe to buy?

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