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W158 UAK

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,527 mi
Last recorded70,527 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 UAK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all 4 wheels buckled slightly

both rear tyres close to legal limit

corrosion to underbody

slight play both front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jul 2013 70,522 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all 4 wheels buckled slightly

both rear tyres close to legal limit

brake fluid around rear calipers no leak found

corrosion to underbody

slight play both front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,983 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,269 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 63,211 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 56,480 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 41,595 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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W158 UAK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W158 UAK, 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 W158 UAK registered?

W158 UAK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W158 UAK safe to buy?

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