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W504 PGF

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,769 mi
Last recorded74,769 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW504 PGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,769 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake discs corroded

surface rust on front discs

Fail 18 Aug 2014 74,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded

surface rust on front discs

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

catalyst ratteling

nearside wiper loose in clip.

slight play in offside rear and nearside rear top ball joints

when on turn plates steering turning on to left lock without input from driver.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 73,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

catalyst ratteling

nearside wiper loose in clip.

slight play in offside rear and nearside rear top ball joints

when on turn plates steering turning on to left lock without input from driver.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

exhaust system corroded

high level stop light as a light source inoperative

nearside windscreen wiper squeels and leaves light lines

offside headlamp beam intensity becoming reduced

steering wheel appears to try to turn left when the power steering is in operation, when the vehicle is stationary and hands are removed from the steering wheel

Fail 8 Feb 2013 60,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

exhaust system corroded

high level stop light as a light source inoperative

nearside windscreen wiper squeels and leaves light lines

offside headlamp beam intensity becoming reduced

oil level minimum

steering wheel appears to try to turn left when the power steering is in operation, when the vehicle is stationary and hands are removed from the steering wheel

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,438 miles

Oil leak

areas of main line metal brake pipe at nearside rear corroded,but not to excess at time of test

both rear brake discs corroded on inside lips

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn,though not any excess movement at time of test

coolant leak from front to rear pipes, near the rear of vehicle

exhaust system deteriorating and has a rattle noise when engine idling,though intact and gas tight on test

high level stop light has one light source inoperative

nearside headlamp light reduced,though not to excess at time of test

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder areas

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

steering appears to try to turn left when vehicle stationary

Fail 1 Feb 2012 52,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

areas of main line metal brake pipe at nearside rear corroded,but not to excess at time of test

both rear brake discs corroded on inside lips

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn,though not any excess movement at time of test

coolant leak from front to rear pipes, near the rear of vehicle

exhaust system deteriorating and has a rattle noise when engine idling,though intact and gas tight on test

high level stop light has one light source inoperative

nearside headlamp light reduced,though not to excess at time of test

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder areas

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

steering appears to try to turn left when vehicle stationary

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front brake disacs corroded on insides into braking surfaces.though not seriously weakened,or effecting braking efficiencey

front and rear registration plates slighly deteriorated

high level stop light as on light inoperative

nearside wiper blade split on tip.but still clearing windscreen

steering turns left when steering wheel released,when vehicle is stationary

Fail 7 Feb 2011 49,120 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake disacs corroded on insides into braking surfaces.though not seriously weakened,or effecting braking efficiencey

front and rear registration plates slighly deteriorated

high level stop light as on light inoperative

nearside wiper blade split on tip.but still clearing windscreen

steering turns left when steering wheel released,when vehicle is stationary

Fail 28 Jan 2010 46,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PAS turns to left when steering wheel released with engine running & front wheels raised

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak on o/s

Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PAS turns to left when steering wheel released with engine running & front wheels raised

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak on o/s

Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,549 miles

steering slightly turns left on its own when engine is running

Fail 6 Feb 2008 41,549 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

aborted emmision test due to temp gauge begining to rise but failing on C/O etc and idle too fast

Fail 6 Feb 2007 34,497 miles

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

P.A.S. turns to left slightly without touching steering wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,497 miles

P.A.S. turns to left slightly without touching steering wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,200 miles

small cut in inner sidewall of o/s/f tyre.

suspect power steering epas unit starting to fail - turns left easier than right !

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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W504 PGF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W504 PGF, 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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W504 PGF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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