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W148 KAP

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,717 mi
Last recorded71,717 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 KAP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 71,717 miles

near side rear tyre inner wall cut but not to cords

Fail 22 May 2014 71,713 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

near side rear tyre inner wall cut but not to cords

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,571 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2012 69,565 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,258 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,094 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 66,091 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,091 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 65,394 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 64,320 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 64,320 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 60,074 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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W148 KAP is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W148 KAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W148 KAP registered?

W148 KAP is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W148 KAP safe to buy?

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