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W542 TGC

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,790 mi
Last recorded65,790 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 TGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 65,790 miles

some corrosion on subframes ok at time of test

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 60,578 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

some corrosion on subframes ok at time of test

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,922 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,180 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 55,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,841 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,018 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,141 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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W542 TGC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W542 TGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W542 TGC registered?

W542 TGC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W542 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W542 TGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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