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W885 RGE

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

46,716 mi
Last recorded46,716 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW885 RGE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 46,716 miles

Nearside Rear brake bind

Nearside Rear perished

Fail 21 Dec 2018 46,715 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake bind

Nearside Rear perished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,576 miles

catalyst heatshield insecure

engine oil leak

front subframe heavily corroded

nearside front brake disk corroded

nearside rear shock absorber has misting of oil

radiator corroded

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,599 miles

Corrosion nearside front shock body

Front subframe corroded

Radiator corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 45,597 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion nearside front shock body

Front subframe corroded

Oil filter leaking

Radiator corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,449 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight play offside front track rod end

Some bulbs in high level brake light inop

Fail 23 Sep 2009 44,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Engine oil leak

Slight play offside front track rod end

Some bulbs in high level brake light inop

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,799 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 42,799 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,498 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 40,493 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 38,102 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 38,095 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

parking brake near limit 17%

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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W885 RGE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 W885 RGE, 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 W885 RGE registered?

W885 RGE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W885 RGE safe to buy?

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