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W159 KAP

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,695 mi
Last recorded79,695 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 KAP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,993 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,132 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,769 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 67,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both windscreen wiper blade fittings loose

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,517 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 63,466 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,711 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front headlamp reflectors slightly discouloured

front suspension close to bump stops

Fail 2 Apr 2007 52,638 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

front suspension low close to bump stops

Pass 23 Sep 2005 38,345 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2005 38,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

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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W159 KAP is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W159 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.

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What year was W159 KAP registered?

W159 KAP is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W159 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 KAP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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