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W601 ODK

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,570 mi
Last recorded82,570 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 ODK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 82,570 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 82,570 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 80,860 miles

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

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

both front brake dics corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 80,860 miles

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

both front brake dics corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2011 78,865 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,796 miles

all brake dics corroded front and rear

Fail 8 Jun 2010 76,796 miles

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

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

all brake dics corroded front and rear

Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,808 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 74,808 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 71,747 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,435 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 64,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

hand brake warning lamp lit, slight panel damage front cross member, slight play rear suspenion lower bushes both sides

Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,313 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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W601 ODK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W601 ODK, 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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W601 ODK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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