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W276 PLK

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,524 mi
Last recorded55,524 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 PLK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,524 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 54,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,417 miles

Battery Clamp Missing

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,499 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,022 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 48,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,727 miles

185/55/15 front axle 205/50/15 rear axle

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

body repaires made to rear and n/s of vehicle

o/s washer jet does work but only on one side

slight binding n/s/f wheel

slight corrosion on both front brake flexi retaining clips

some surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Fail 22 Apr 2009 47,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

185/55/15 front axle 205/50/15 rear axle

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

body repaires made to rear and n/s of vehicle

o/s washer jet does work but only on one side

slight binding n/s/f wheel

slight corrosion on both front brake flexi retaining clips

some surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,682 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 47,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,770 miles

all tyres appear low on pressure

engine bay and engine oily

engine oil level low

front and rear number plates deteriorating

gearstick top loose

minor damage to inner sidewall of offside front tyre

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front washer jet partially blocked

nearside rear exhaust rubber mounting worn

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside front anti-roll bar mounting bracket distorted

offside front headlamp pattern starting to blur

rattle/vibration from exhaust flexible section

rear brake discs becoming poor in condition

slight "play" in both front upper ball joints

slight dampness to offside front shock absorber

slight fuel smell from vehicle - no visible leaks - possibly fuel tank venting

surface corrosion present to front and rear subframes

surface corrosion present to rear metal brake pipes

vehicle suspension seems low

Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,032 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 30,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W276 PLK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue 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 W276 PLK, 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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W276 PLK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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