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W299 UOE

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,131 mi
Last recorded77,131 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 UOE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 77,131 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 77,118 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 77,113 miles

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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,310 miles

front to rear coolant pipes corroded and leaking

offside front brake disc corroded on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2011 76,310 miles

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

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes corroded and leaking

offside front brake disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,058 miles

Catalytic converter rattling

Play in offside track rod end

Stonechip in windscreen

Wear on all brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,818 miles

baffels loose in silencer

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

stone chip in windscreen

wear on all brake discs

Fail 9 Sep 2009 65,818 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

baffels loose in silencer

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

stone chip in windscreen

wear on all brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,282 miles

Crack in windsreen

Nearside rear bulb holders loose in lamp

Slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 51,752 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 51,752 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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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W299 UOE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W299 UOE, 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 W299 UOE registered?

W299 UOE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W299 UOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W299 UOE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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