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W228 MNP

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,357 mi
Last recorded86,357 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 MNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 86,357 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,745 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,732 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 85,724 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,544 miles

slight corrosion to both sides outter sills

Fail 7 Mar 2019 85,542 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to both sides outter sills

Pass 26 Aug 2017 85,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 53,561 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,777 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,059 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 69,606 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 61,720 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 52,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 May 2007 40,543 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 40,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,283 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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W228 MNP is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W228 MNP, 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 W228 MNP registered?

W228 MNP is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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