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W549 SJH

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,173 mi
Last recorded78,173 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 SJH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 78,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r disc corroded inner

Fail 11 Apr 2013 78,165 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)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r disc corroded innerside

Pass 24 Mar 2012 72,748 miles

rear brake discs scored

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 72,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs scored

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,390 miles

Windscreen Has Been Repaired

Fail 2 Apr 2011 65,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,775 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 59,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,264 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 52,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,214 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 43,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,640 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 35,640 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,927 miles

chip to o/s/f winscreen not exceeding 10mm

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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W549 SJH is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W549 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 W549 SJH registered?

W549 SJH is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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