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W608 RPO

2000 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,269 mi
Last recorded71,269 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW608 RPO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 71,269 miles

Front And Rear Brake Components Corroded

Front And Rear Subframes Corroded

Front And Rear Suspension Components Corroded

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

Offside Head Lamp Aim Poor

Steering Components Corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,268 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front And Rear Brake Components Corroded

Front And Rear Subframes Corroded

Front And Rear Suspension Components Corroded

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

Steering Components Corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 70,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 67,322 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,954 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 61,952 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,759 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2012 51,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,466 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 31,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 31,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,497 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 26,130 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,182 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 25,182 miles

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

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

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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W608 RPO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W608 RPO, 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 W608 RPO registered?

W608 RPO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W608 RPO safe to buy?

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