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W126 TKE

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,867 mi
Last recorded88,867 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 TKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 88,105 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 86,764 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 85,428 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 83,376 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 80,111 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 80,094 miles

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 6 May 2014 76,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 71,593 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips over windscreen

Pass 1 May 2012 67,475 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 May 2012 67,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2011 62,165 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 May 2011 62,165 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 May 2010 57,670 miles

os headlight image poor. recommend replacement unit.

Pass 13 May 2009 53,695 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 13 May 2008 49,069 miles

NSR BRAKE DISC PITTED TO LIMIT AND HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE ON LIMIT

POWER STEERING HAS FAULT CAUSING IMBALANCE. TENDS TO STEER EASIER LEFT THAN RIGHT. ROAD TESTED TO CONFIRM FAULT. OK ABOVE 10MPH BUT PULLS LEFT AT WALKING PACE. RECOMMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

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Pass 17 May 2007 44,078 miles

suspension needs pump up

Fail 11 May 2007 44,078 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

1. suspension very low (needs reset) †2. os headlight poor image †3. wipers split on ends

Pass 18 May 2006 38,663 miles

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

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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W126 TKE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W126 TKE, 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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W126 TKE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W126 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W126 TKE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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