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W182 YHJ

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,541 mi
Last recorded82,541 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW182 YHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2017 82,541 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

silencer support bracket loose

Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,317 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 74,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,285 miles

corosion in os an ns rear outer sills

front brake discs worn ,corroded

front brake pads low

os and ns front headlamp beam pattern poor

surface corosion in front subframe

Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,686 miles

both front and rear suspension low

front brake discs in very poor condition

oil leak from engine area

Fail 18 Oct 2011 67,686 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and rear suspension low

front brake discs in very poor condition

oil leak from engine area

Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,937 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 46,887 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 46,887 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,724 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 40,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,405 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 35,400 miles

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

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

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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W182 YHJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W182 YHJ, 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 W182 YHJ registered?

W182 YHJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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