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W399 PLB

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,464 mi
Last recorded75,464 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 PLB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,464 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 73,659 miles

rear brake pads thin

slight corrosion front and rear sub frames

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2018 69,407 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,955 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 65,955 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,712 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 63,703 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,349 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,053 miles

N/S/R DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING RUBBERS WORN OK FOR NOW

Fail 7 Jun 2012 60,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S RACK GAITOR OUTER CLIP MISSING

N/S/R DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING RUBBERS WORN OK FOR NOW

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,122 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 55,038 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipes greased

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,663 miles

corrosionon front and rear brake discs

front tyres 1.6mm

Fail 6 Jul 2010 50,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front pads low both front discs rusted inner face

both front tyres worn on inner edges o/s just in spec

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,473 miles

steering operation

Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,861 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 41,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,576 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,970 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 36,970 miles

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

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

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

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 PLB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W399 PLB, 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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W399 PLB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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