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W273 RKE

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,408 mi
Last recorded82,408 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 RKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,408 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Excessive use of underseal on front chassis

Vehicle is heavily corroded underneath

Fail 31 Aug 2016 82,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Excessive use of underseal on front chassis

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

Vehicle is heavily corroded underneath

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,210 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,614 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 81,609 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,514 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 79,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,229 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,697 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,066 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 68,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 67,173 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 66,910 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,595 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 64,592 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,155 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 50,420 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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W273 RKE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W273 RKE, 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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W273 RKE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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