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W128 ALA

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,446 mi
Last recorded37,446 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 ALA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 37,446 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,387 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 34,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,186 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 27,635 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 25,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 22,556 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre slight worn iner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2007 22,556 miles

both front tyre slight worn iner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,948 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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W128 ALA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W128 ALA, 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 W128 ALA registered?

W128 ALA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W128 ALA safe to buy?

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