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W485 YAN

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,335 mi
Last recorded88,335 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 YAN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,335 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 88,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,479 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 83,328 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,069 miles

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

discs worn

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,194 miles

osf track rod end slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2008 73,001 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 72,952 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,068 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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W485 YAN is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W485 YAN, 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 W485 YAN registered?

W485 YAN is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W485 YAN safe to buy?

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