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W548 SJH

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,273 mi
Last recorded68,273 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 SJH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,273 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension arm bush has slight play

Fail 16 Jul 2014 68,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension arm bush has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,302 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,028 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 62,028 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,590 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear discs corroded on inner face

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,106 miles

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

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 Jul 2008 51,664 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 51,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 46,426 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 46,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,113 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 38,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,426 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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W548 SJH is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W548 SJH, 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 W548 SJH registered?

W548 SJH is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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