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W596 OLC

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,105 mi
Last recorded112,105 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 OLC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 112,105 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 112,103 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 May 2013 103,810 miles

all brake discs are rusty

both front tyres are wearing on the inner treads

both rear tyres have a lowest tread of 2.5mm

Pass 17 May 2012 96,751 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 96,751 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 94,342 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 91,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 87,047 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 81,297 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 74,079 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 63,551 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 53,503 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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W596 OLC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W596 OLC, 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 W596 OLC registered?

W596 OLC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W596 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W596 OLC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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