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W166 UVW

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,844 mi
Last recorded65,844 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 UVW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,844 miles

Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 65,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,515 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 59,508 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 55,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,795 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 52,709 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 52,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 42,012 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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W166 UVW is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W166 UVW, 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 W166 UVW registered?

W166 UVW is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W166 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W166 UVW shows 9 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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