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W408 MFG

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,808 mi
Last recorded97,808 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 MFG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 97,808 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

suspension low

Fail 17 Mar 2021 97,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

suspension low

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,911 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,454 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,901 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,281 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,215 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 64,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,522 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 55,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,396 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,544 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,278 miles

The rear brake disc inner faces are quite corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 45,274 miles

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

The parking brake efficiency is just adequate, with the o/s reading lower.

The rear brake disc inner faces are quite corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,718 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 40,014 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 38,636 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,973 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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W408 MFG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W408 MFG, 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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W408 MFG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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