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W212 PLC

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,225 mi
Last recorded77,225 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 PLC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,225 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,994 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 76,328 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 75,285 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear sill panels corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 74,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,191 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 72,191 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,751 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 67,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,237 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,447 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 62,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,985 miles

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

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

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

coolant leaks nsf bottom of radiator area

front and rear discs corroded + nsf slightly restricted movement

nsf fog light accident damage

oil dipstick tube gasket leaking

reverse lights not working

Fail 30 Jul 2010 57,984 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

coolant leaks nsf bottom of radiator area

front and rear discs corroded + nsf slightly restricted movement

nsf fog light accident damage

oil dipstick tube gasket leaking

reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,246 miles

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

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

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

nsf fog glass cracked and casing broken

nsf slight bind - caliper?

Pass 26 Jul 2008 47,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,844 miles

CO emissions

wheel alignment / pulling?

Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,376 miles

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

footbrake performance on limits

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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W212 PLC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W212 PLC, 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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W212 PLC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W212 PLC safe to buy?

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