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W162 RWK

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,190 mi
Last recorded86,190 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 RWK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 86,190 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear lights slight bad earth

slight play on both steering rack arms

Pass 3 Sep 2016 83,655 miles

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 22 Aug 2016 83,614 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And worn on edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,473 miles

both front tyres are cracked

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 80,473 miles

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

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

both front tyres are cracked

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine has a missfire

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight under vehicle corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2011 78,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,337 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre lamp not working

Fail 16 Mar 2009 67,334 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 62,084 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 53,042 miles

steering turning left is easier than turning right but does not effect the handling of the car

Pass 17 May 2006 44,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion appearing to front subframe

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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W162 RWK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green 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 W162 RWK, 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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W162 RWK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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