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W479 SGH

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,797 mi
Last recorded69,797 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 SGH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,797 miles

Brakes ; parking brake requires adjustment

Lighting ; o/s headlamp image vague , suspect bulb

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 5 May 2012 64,448 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 64,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 64,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,483 miles

Front to rear rad pipes weeping coolant

Steering pull to nearside

Fail 8 Mar 2011 61,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front to rear rad pipes weeping coolant

Steering pull to nearside

Fail 23 Mar 2010 59,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Power steering slight pull to nearside

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,504 miles

Power steering slight pull to nearside

Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,952 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,016 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 57,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

boiled up during emmission test

exhaust rattly

offside front wiper starting to split

suspension low

Pass 26 Feb 2007 48,049 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,738 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W479 SGH is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W479 SGH, 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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What year was W479 SGH registered?

W479 SGH is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W479 SGH safe to buy?

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