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W371 UKE

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 UKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 80,301 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 80,227 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)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 80,195 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 79,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,540 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 76,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 74,267 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 74,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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

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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W371 UKE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 W371 UKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W371 UKE registered?

W371 UKE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W371 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W371 UKE shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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