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W548 TGC

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,541 mi
Last recorded35,541 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 TGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 35,541 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,696 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 32,529 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 32,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 32,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,364 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,312 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,072 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,822 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,688 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 31,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,575 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 30,575 miles

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 22,083 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 TGC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W548 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 W548 TGC registered?

W548 TGC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W548 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W548 TGC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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