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W536 HET

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,815 mi
Last recorded111,815 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW536 HET
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 111,815 miles

aux belt breaking up

both front and raer brake discs have wear and corrosion

nearside rear wheel bearing has noise developing

offside front inner wheel arch insecure

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2011 111,815 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aux belt breaking up

both front and raer brake discs have wear and corrosion

nearside rear wheel bearing has noise developing

offside front inner wheel arch insecure

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 107,110 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 107,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 105,545 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 105,536 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 102,516 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 102,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 96,926 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise offside rear disc rusty condition on inner surface

advise oil leak in engine area

Pass 18 Dec 2006 91,995 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 91,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

advise car pulling to left

advise clutch pipe insecure @ rear

Pass 15 Dec 2005 88,185 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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W536 HET is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W536 HET, 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 W536 HET registered?

W536 HET is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W536 HET safe to buy?

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