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W394 PLE

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,580 mi
Last recorded88,580 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW394 PLE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2017 88,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamba1.046 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive co 0.67 (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at t piece rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded t piece to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded t piece to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Inner Coolant leak pipe to hose ()

Rear auto trans pipes corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,552 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 85,421 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,525 miles

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

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

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

all wheel bearings slight noise when rotated

slight play nearside track controll arm bush

slight play offside rear track controll arm bush

Pass 30 Jan 2013 82,627 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,777 miles

advise hole in nsf indicator lamp not showing white light

Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,217 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,629 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 68,629 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,594 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,406 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 53,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 45,353 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,221 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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W394 PLE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W394 PLE, 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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W394 PLE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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