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W38 TDM

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,691 mi
Last recorded70,691 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 TDM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 70,691 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,828 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,957 miles

both nearside and offside outer sills welded and heavily undersilled

Pass 10 May 2011 55,622 miles

clutch pipe corroded

coolant pipes corroded

Fail 7 May 2011 55,622 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pipe corroded

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,171 miles

front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal minimum

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

slight lift nearside rear suspension upper ball joint

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,698 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 43,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,134 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,229 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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W38 TDM is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W38 TDM, 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 W38 TDM registered?

W38 TDM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W38 TDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 TDM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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