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W223 RUY

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,024 mi
Last recorded75,024 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 RUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 75,024 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 74,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 73,243 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 73,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,065 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 72,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension low

Fail 13 Apr 2018 72,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.66 (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension low

Pass 21 Apr 2017 72,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

silencer bracket broken

Fail 20 Apr 2017 72,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

silencer bracket broken

suspension low

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,406 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,196 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 72,196 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 72,121 miles

exhaust strap corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 71,960 miles

exhaust strap broken but still supported.

n/s suspension needs pumping up

n/s/r tyre cut on inner side wall but not down to cords.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,692 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,393 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,938 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 63,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,441 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 55,418 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,927 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,744 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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W223 RUY is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W223 RUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W223 RUY registered?

W223 RUY is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W223 RUY safe to buy?

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