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W601 SGH

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,898 mi
Last recorded48,898 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 SGH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 48,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,835 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,036 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,914 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion forming on all road wheels.

Corrosion forming on offside rear lower outer sill panel.

Corrosion forming on under car front to rear coolant pipes

Exhaust system is rusty and deteriorated. Secure and no leaks

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion forming on it.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,648 miles

Corrosion forming on exhaust system and joints.

Corrosion forming on front to rear metal coolant pipes.

Corrosion forming on offside rear lower sill panel area.

Fine crack on offside lower area of windscreen edge.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion forming on rear sub frame.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 35,959 miles

Corrosion forming on offside rear lower outer sill panel are.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,959 miles

Corrosion forming on offside rear lower outer sill panel are.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,276 miles

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

Corrosion forming on rear sub frame

Corrosion forming on under side front to rear metal coolant pipes.

Exhaust system is starting to deteriorate ( secure and no leaks at present )

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pads are aprox 60% worn + brake disk have wear.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pads are aprox 60% worn + brake disks have wear.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disks have slight wear

Fail 28 Jun 2012 34,414 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disks have slight wear

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,899 miles

Front brake diks have slight wear

Offside rear tyre is starting to age perish and has cracks forming

Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,636 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,447 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 20,016 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 SGH is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W601 SGH, 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 W601 SGH registered?

W601 SGH is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W601 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W601 SGH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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