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W553 DBW

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,723 mi
Last recorded65,723 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 DBW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,723 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,704 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,710 miles

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

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

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

poor immage on n\s headlight

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,161 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 62,148 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,201 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 59,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 56,113 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,184 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 54,107 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

advise srs light on all time

Pass 24 Apr 2006 52,062 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 52,062 miles

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

advise front pads getting low

advise o/s front suspension damp

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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W553 DBW is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W553 DBW, 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 W553 DBW registered?

W553 DBW is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W553 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W553 DBW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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