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W483 WCY

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,282 mi
Last recorded66,282 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 WCY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 66,282 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 66,282 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 4,075 miles

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

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

both dipped beam headlamp patterns just visable more so on offside

some wear in both front lower shock absorber bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,233 miles

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

both headlamp dip beam images just visable offside worst

Pass 12 Feb 2011 58,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

poor headlamp aim image on offside

some corrosion underside

some perishing to all tyres

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,817 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion underside in several places

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside headlamp dip beam image just visible

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Feb 2010 56,744 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion underside in several places

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside headlamp dip beam image just visible

offside rear tyre worn on edges

some corrosion on offside front lower suspension arm

Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,398 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inside edges

nearside rear disc brake rusted and pitted

offside headlight slightly out of focus

offside rear discbrake scored

some play in wiper linkages

Fail 26 Feb 2009 54,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inside edges

nearside rear disc brake rusted and pitted

offside headlight slightly out of focus

offside rear discbrake scored

some play in wiper linkages

Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,453 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 48,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,241 miles

Front tyres inner edges heavily worn.

Fail 26 Feb 2007 41,241 miles

Front tyres inner edges heavily worn.

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,856 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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W483 WCY 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 64.3%.

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 W483 WCY, 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 W483 WCY registered?

W483 WCY is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W483 WCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W483 WCY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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