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W568 SGC

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,125 mi
Last recorded73,125 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW568 SGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,125 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 DISCS / LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES POOR IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 2MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 73,119 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS HAVE GOT LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "ALL" PIPES POOR IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 2MM / CRACKING AND PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS / SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2017 73,112 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES POOR IN PLACES (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak DRIPPING FROM RADIATOR AREA ()

Oil leak DRIPPING FROM ENGINE NEAR FILTER AREA ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NEARSIDE REAR LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE REAR LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM PLUS CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS LIGHT CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,359 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wheel bearing noise when wheel is spun

nearside rear tyre wearing low at 2.5mm

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 70,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 68,340 miles

n/s/rear tyre perished and worn

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2014 68,336 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear tyre perished and worn

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,363 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 64,333 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,243 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 19 Jul 2011 63,242 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,969 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,997 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,748 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 57,744 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front and offside rear discs becoming corrded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,488 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,949 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 52,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 43,088 miles

front brake discs pitting on inside face

slight movement in both rear lower arm bushes

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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W568 SGC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W568 SGC, 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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W568 SGC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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