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W47 RLB

2000 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,915 mi
Last recorded86,915 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 RLB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,915 miles

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush worn

Offside Front Upper ball joint has slight play

surface corrosion on floor sills and subframes

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,693 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 84,184 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill panel corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,272 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 83,272 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 90,638 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 80,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,948 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 74,946 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 74,625 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,053 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,557 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 64,557 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 57,433 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,875 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,979 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,120 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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W47 RLB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W47 RLB, 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 W47 RLB registered?

W47 RLB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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