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W452 PPO

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,992 mi
Last recorded79,992 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW452 PPO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 79,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,975 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear arch lining insecure

only just met parking brake efficiency requirements

Pass 21 Jul 2020 79,961 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,803 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,630 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 79,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced fluctuation (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced fluctuation (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,123 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,916 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2016 78,914 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

steering pulls to the left

Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,686 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 77,684 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering tghter on right hand lock

Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,561 miles

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

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

with front of vehicle raised electronic steering pulls to left

Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,547 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

with front of vehicle raised electronic steering pulls to left

Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,139 miles

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

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

both headlight images in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 76,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

both headlight images in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,732 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges just outside centre threequarters

slight play in nearside of steering rack in ball end swivel

Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,496 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges outside centre three quarters

Fail 14 Jun 2010 75,492 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges outside centre three quarters

Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,161 miles

both front shock absorbers lower bushes worn

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front shock absorber weeping

Fail 10 Jun 2009 75,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front shock absorbers lower bushes worn

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

interaction on nearside rear light

nearside front shock absorber weeping

Pass 1 May 2008 63,673 miles

nearside rear top ball joint slight play.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 51,994 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 45,112 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 45,112 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2005 37,147 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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W452 PPO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W452 PPO, 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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W452 PPO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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