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W882 RLA

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,911 mi
Last recorded66,911 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW882 RLA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 66,911 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 66,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 65,598 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 64,082 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 61,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,717 miles

when jacking up front wheels, steering turned on full left lock on its own

Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,085 miles

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern poor, cloudy inside lamp

when jacking up front wheels, steering turned on full left lock on its own

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,605 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,709 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 51,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear chassis slightly corroded (surface)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 49,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Suspension low

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,321 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,270 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,932 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,786 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 45,786 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,097 miles

slight corrosion on brake discs, should clean up with use

Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,632 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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W882 RLA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W882 RLA, 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 W882 RLA registered?

W882 RLA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W882 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W882 RLA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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