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W543 AOJ

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,585 mi
Last recorded131,585 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 AOJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 131,585 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 131,535 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 125,902 miles

o/s/r outer sill coroded

o/s/r floor/chassis coroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,153 miles

Clip missing on n/s suspension pipe

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 113,318 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,427 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 105,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 100,305 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 96,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust deteriorated but not to excess

Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,051 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated but not to excess

Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,947 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 83,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 72,658 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,476 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,077 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 48,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,571 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 34,571 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,684 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 26,214 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 26,214 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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W543 AOJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W543 AOJ, 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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W543 AOJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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