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W661 UGF

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,105 mi
Last recorded49,105 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 UGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 49,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 49,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 48,678 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,747 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 46,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,745 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,002 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 45,480 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 45,480 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 44,674 miles

front to rear water pipes corroded

slight steering pull to left

Pass 6 May 2009 43,190 miles

front to rear coolant pipe corroded and leaking

steering system pulls to the left

Fail 5 May 2009 43,184 miles

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

front to rear coolant pipe corroded and leaking

steering system pulls to the left

Pass 6 May 2008 42,108 miles

fluid suspension low

steering wanders to the left

Fail 2 May 2008 42,108 miles

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

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

fluid suspension low

steering wanders to the left

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,947 miles

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

steering wanders to left

Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering wanders to left

Fail 18 Apr 2006 38,247 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

steering creeps to the left.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,247 miles

steering creeps to the left.

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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W661 UGF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W661 UGF, 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 W661 UGF registered?

W661 UGF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W661 UGF safe to buy?

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