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W261 RPG

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,226 mi
Last recorded75,226 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 RPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,533 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,423 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 66,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Small cracks in nearside rear tyre inner wall.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,753 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,231 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,589 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 56,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 48,249 miles

wipers slightly deteriorated

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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W261 RPG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W261 RPG, 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 W261 RPG registered?

W261 RPG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W261 RPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 RPG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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