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W302 PLC

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,996 mi
Last recorded122,996 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW302 PLC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 122,996 miles

Centre Water Pipes Leaking

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 122,996 miles

Centre Water Pipes Leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 119,819 miles

play at both reasr suspension arm bushes

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 104,559 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,141 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 93,133 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 88,025 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 88,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,774 miles

near sidefront & off side front tyres are worn on the inner edge

off side front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2012 84,773 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near sidefront & off side front tyres are worn on the inner edge

off side front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,091 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,458 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight steering defect

Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,202 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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W302 PLC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W302 PLC, 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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W302 PLC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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