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W578 RKS

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,356 mi
Last recorded49,356 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 RKS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,356 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 47,399 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,432 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 44,423 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,100 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 42,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,400 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 39,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s track rod end has slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,150 miles

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

advise front subframe is corroded but not seriously weakend.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 34,768 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 34,768 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 30,856 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 25,297 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,297 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,568 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly.

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

offside front brake sticking on slightly.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,239 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 RKS is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W578 RKS, 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 RKS registered?

W578 RKS is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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