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W513 UKJ

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,268 mi
Last recorded63,268 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW513 UKJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,268 miles

all under body and suspension corrosion but not holed

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,147 miles

front suspension rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,089 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

suspension arms has surface corrosion offside and nearside

vehicle structure has slight corrosion all round

Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,264 miles

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

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

under vehicle structure and suspension generally corroded but not excessive

Fail 16 Mar 2016 62,264 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

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

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

under vehicle structure and suspension generally corroded but not excessive

Fail 21 Dec 2015 62,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

near side front shock slightly damp

off side and near side front lower suspension arm slightly corroded

off side and near side inner and outer sills surfaces corrosion

slight damage off side front wing

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,737 miles

broken back box mount

front sub frame and lower suspension arm surfaces corrosion

near side front shock damp

rear brake pads getting low

slight damage near side rear outer sill

slight damage off side front wing

slight side wall damage near side rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,340 miles

nearside front shock absorber is damp

nearside front tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,664 miles

nearside front shock absorber is damp

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 6 Nov 2012 60,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front shock absorber is damp

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,723 miles

both outer sills have surface corrosion

nearside front shock absorber is damp

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

slight play in both rear lower shock absorber bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,205 miles

nearside front bump stop clearance low

nearside front shock absorber is damp

offside dip beam getting weak

rear brake pads low

slight play in both rear lower shock absorber bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,928 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 57,896 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,012 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 54,012 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,353 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 46,353 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,002 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 41,001 miles

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

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

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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W513 UKJ 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 W513 UKJ, 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 W513 UKJ registered?

W513 UKJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W513 UKJ safe to buy?

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