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W512 OAN

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,292 mi
Last recorded85,292 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 OAN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 85,292 miles

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 17%

service brake has only just met the required efficiency - 55%

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,797 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 81,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,865 miles

rear box in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2013 78,865 miles

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

rear box in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,351 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 78,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,542 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 77,534 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 75,491 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 75,483 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,531 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 71,068 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,856 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 64,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 54,615 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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W512 OAN is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W512 OAN, 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 W512 OAN registered?

W512 OAN is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W512 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W512 OAN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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