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W453 UKE

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

63,111 mi
Last recorded63,111 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 UKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,111 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 63,097 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,889 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 66,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,864 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 62,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 62,841 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 May 2019 62,550 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 62,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 62,171 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 61,550 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 61,459 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour one white one blue (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2 places (6.1.B.2)

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,695 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 60,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,999 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf floor pan has a large gouge in non structural area

Fail 31 Mar 2015 59,990 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf floor pan has a large gouge in non structural area

Fail 23 Mar 2015 59,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s head lamp image deteriorated

o/s rear bottom ball joint has slight play evident

rear section of brake pipe heavily corroded unable to fully asses recomened renewal

Fail 16 Dec 2014 59,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,495 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 5 Mar 2013 54,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,344 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,773 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,324 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,214 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,327 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,339 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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W453 UKE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 W453 UKE, 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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W453 UKE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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