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W578 ABW

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,157 mi
Last recorded89,157 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 ABW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 89,157 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 89,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,278 miles

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

offside front lower arm rusting

Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,905 miles

offside front lower wishbone arm starting to corrode

offside front shock damp

Fail 29 Oct 2010 26,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

offside front shock damp

Pass 31 Oct 2009 23,717 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 23,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,915 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 74,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 68,479 miles

blow from exhaust

front brake discs corroded

front pads geting low

front suspension close to bump stops

nsr osf nsf tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,329 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 62,323 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,255 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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W578 ABW is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W578 ABW, 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 W578 ABW registered?

W578 ABW is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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