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W38 TGC

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,956 mi
Last recorded43,956 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 TGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 43,956 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 43,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 41,859 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 41,841 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 41,734 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 41,419 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 41,409 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 40,516 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 38,506 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 38,136 miles

rear exhaust rattle not blowing at time of test.

Fail 29 Oct 2016 38,133 miles

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

rear exhaust rattle not blowing at time of test.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,766 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 36,766 miles

Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 28,831 miles

n/s/r shock lower rubber bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,949 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 27,944 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,918 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 27,914 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,230 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Oil leak

offside rear park brake low effort

Fail 29 Oct 2010 27,230 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Oil leak

offside rear park brake low effort

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front subframe has some damage from contact with road surface

Fail 22 Oct 2009 25,243 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front subframe has some damage from contact with road surface

Fail 21 Oct 2008 22,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspension very low

Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspension very low

Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,635 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 21,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,558 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,371 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 TGC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W38 TGC, 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 TGC registered?

W38 TGC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W38 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 TGC shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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