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W404 GET

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,520 mi
Last recorded81,520 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 GET
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,520 miles

advancing corrosion/heavy underseal

Fail 29 Mar 2017 81,508 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advancing corrosion/heavy underseal

Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,935 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 80,935 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,565 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 76,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 76,100 miles

AS PER FAILURE

Fail 6 Sep 2014 76,064 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1.both outer sills becomming corroded 2.near side front head lamp reflector becomming dull

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 75,157 miles

1/ n/s head light becoming dull

Fail 20 Aug 2013 75,138 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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)

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

1. Nearside rear lower shock absorber mounting bush becoming perished. 2. Front and rear brake discs becoming corroded. 3. Nearside head light becoming dull.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 69,670 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear brake disc scored on inner face

tracking check

Fail 2 Dec 2011 66,116 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear brake disc scored on inner face

tracking check

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,508 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 42,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 41,341 miles

Rear Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,341 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,109 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 34,610 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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W404 GET is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W404 GET, 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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W404 GET is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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