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W229 PGA

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,164 mi
Last recorded93,164 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 PGA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,164 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUBFRAME (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUBFRAME (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion UNDER (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 93,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 93,166 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear brake pies and rear brake union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear outer cv boots have no securing clips present!

Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,180 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 88,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 82,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 80,648 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 78,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 74,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 69,315 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 69,312 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,208 miles

brakes to be checked all round. †brake discs corroded. †

Fail 14 Feb 2007 63,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front subframe surface corrotion. †car out of wheel tracking. †o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge. †brakes to be checked all round. †

Pass 16 Feb 2006 57,682 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W229 PGA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W229 PGA, 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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W229 PGA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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