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W129 YCK

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,894 mi
Last recorded83,894 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 YCK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,894 miles

steering wheel turns to the left when let go,but still meets mot requirements,

Fail 30 Jan 2012 83,894 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,700 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 79,697 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine started to overheat at end of emission test

Pass 7 Dec 2009 68,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight corrosion on all discs

slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,469 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,372 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,719 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 43,224 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 43,224 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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W129 YCK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W129 YCK, 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 W129 YCK registered?

W129 YCK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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