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W556 SFM

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,395 mi
Last recorded98,395 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 SFM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 98,395 miles

windows not working

Fail 25 Nov 2013 98,395 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front wheel binding slightly

near side rear tyre worn and perished

windows not working

Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,269 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 85,268 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 80,792 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,415 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,591 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 71,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,018 miles

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

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

Pass 20 Mar 2006 59,533 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 59,533 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre inner edge wear

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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W556 SFM is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W556 SFM, 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 W556 SFM registered?

W556 SFM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W556 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W556 SFM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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