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W48 KAB

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,499 mi
Last recorded48,499 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 KAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 48,499 miles

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

BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUB-FRAMES AND SURROUNDING MOUNTING AREAS ARE HEAVILY COATED IN GREASE AND UNDERSEAL PREVENTING A FULL EXAMINATION

BOTH FRONT WIPERS ARE PARKING IN A SLIGHTLY RAISED POSITION BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING DRIVER'S VIEW AT THIS TIME

FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLIES BINDING SLIGHTLY

HEAVY CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION PARTS THAT HAVEN'T BEEN COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

POWER STEERING APPEARS TO BE FAVOURING ANTI-CLOCKWISE TURNING BUT NO ADVERSE SYMPTOMS WHEN DRIVING AT THIS TIME

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,829 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WINDSCREEN WIPERS PARKING SLIGHTLY HIGH

Fail 11 Jun 2018 47,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE IS HEAVILY SPLIT AROUND OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test DEFUNCT TAX DISC HOLDER REMOVED PRIOR TO TEST ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WINDSCREEN WIPERS PARKING SLIGHTLY HIGH

Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,208 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front 19% imbalance across front axle (limit 25%)

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

coolant temperature gauge appears inoperative

Fail 5 Jul 2017 47,166 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted lower sill excessively corroded and holed adjacent to suspension component mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill excessively corroded and holed adjacent to subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front 19% imbalance across front axle (limit 25%)

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

coolant temperature gauge appears inoperative

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,112 miles

Offside Front BRAKE ASSEMBLY BINDING SLIGHTLY BUT NOT AFFECTING RBT READINGS

Fail 28 Jun 2016 46,077 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (MARKED) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (MARKED) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front BRAKE ASSEMBLY BINDING SLIGHTLY BUT NOT AFFECTING RBT READINGS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,125 miles

Both rear brake disc inner faces heavily corroded

Front suspension has noticeable negative camber

High level brake light inoperative

Offside front brake binding slightly

Suspension seems low all around

Temperature gauge appears inoperative

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,486 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 44,434 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,937 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 43,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,321 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,973 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,206 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,285 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,199 miles

Surface corrosion front flexi hose ferruls

Fail 6 Mar 2006 32,199 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Slight corrosion both front flexi ferrules

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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W48 KAB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W48 KAB, 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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W48 KAB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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