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W343 RVC

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,433 mi
Last recorded62,433 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 RVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,433 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F +R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,433 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)

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

Rear engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F +R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Pass 27 May 2014 60,853 miles

OIL/COOLANT LEVELS LOW.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN-VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 27 May 2014 60,851 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OIL/COOLANT LEVELS LOW.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN-VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 23 May 2013 58,962 miles

COOLANT LOW.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?CORROSION F+R SUSPENSION AREA.TYRES-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F EDGE WORN.F TYRES SHOW SIGNS OF FOULING ARCH LINERS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.EMISSIONS HIGH.DAMAGE R REG PLATE.

Fail 20 May 2013 58,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

COOLANT LOW.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?CORROSION F+R SUSPENSION AREA.TYRES-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F EDGE WORN.F TYRES SHOW SIGNS OF FOULING ARCH LINERS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.EMISSIONS HIGH.DAMAGE R REG PLATE.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,608 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F+R SUSPENSION ARMS.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE SIGNS OF FOULING ARCH LINER.DAMAGE R REG PLATE.

Fail 31 May 2012 56,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F+R SUSPENSION ARMS.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE SIGNS OF FOULING ARCH LINER.DAMAGE R REG PLATE.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,747 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 53,733 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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

O/S/F+N/S/F HEADLIGHT DIM/PATTERN POOR.MINOR PLAY F+R SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING ARCH LINER.O/S/R+N/S/R UPPER BALL JOINT WORN.OIL LEAKS.

Pass 11 May 2010 51,254 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,434 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 48,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front wipers spilt at ends

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 45,080 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 40,712 miles

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

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 16 May 2006 37,620 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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W343 RVC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W343 RVC, 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 W343 RVC registered?

W343 RVC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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