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W266 SGK

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,091 mi
Last recorded85,091 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 SGK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 85,091 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,028 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,921 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 83,864 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 83,851 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated holed + corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s front shock absorber lower bush slight play

n/s front track rod end gaitor cracking

rear number plate cracked

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,836 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear sills corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2017 83,830 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear sills corroding

Pass 6 May 2016 83,597 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 83,594 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 78,079 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,693 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,934 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 57,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,173 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 57,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,146 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 50,796 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 46,249 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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W266 SGK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W266 SGK, 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 W266 SGK registered?

W266 SGK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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