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W578 TGJ

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,459 mi
Last recorded38,459 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 TGJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,459 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 38,442 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,492 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 35,491 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 29,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,670 miles

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

n/s/r exhaust mount split

play in n/s/f inner steering joint

some scratches on screen

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,070 miles

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

light scratchs on windscreen

n/s steering rack inner joint wear borderline

Fail 15 Jun 2009 28,067 miles

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

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

light scratchs on windscreen

n/s steering rack inner joint wear borderline

Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,672 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 26,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rack joint worn rear service brakes poor

Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,632 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,323 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks on inner side walls!

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 TGJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TGJ, 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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W578 TGJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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