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W399 DGU

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,872 mi
Last recorded74,872 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 DGU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,872 miles

Handbrake lever has travel

Parking brake shows minimal effort

Fail 14 Nov 2018 74,854 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has travel

Parking brake shows minimal effort

Pass 23 Sep 2017 64,319 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,722 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,881 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 54,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 45,937 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,369 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 45,369 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,819 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 43,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,697 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,912 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 38,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

o/s horn button in-op,air bag light on,water pump leaking,front lower shocker bushes wearing,

Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,104 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 35,104 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 34,468 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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W399 DGU is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W399 DGU, 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 W399 DGU registered?

W399 DGU is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W399 DGU safe to buy?

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