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W894 RLA

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,813 mi
Last recorded79,813 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW894 RLA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,813 miles

Rear brake discs corroded especially inner faces

front to rear cooling pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,013 miles

brake discs corroded

braking efficiency 55% and 19%

metal coolant pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,332 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 77,327 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 75,734 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,302 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,969 miles

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

battery insecure

both front tyres worn close to the limit on inner edges

engine oil leak

offside fron track rod end has slight play in the ball joint

os washer jet leaking

when the vehicle is jacked up the steering centralises to the passanger side

Fail 10 Oct 2011 74,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

both front tyres inner edges NO tread (possible tracking fault)

bottom of dipstick tube covered in silicone

offside washer jet leaking

oil leak

steering turns to full left lock when engine running with no weight on and when vehicle moving

Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,578 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 70,578 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 61,767 miles

STEERING PULLS BADLY TO THE LEFT

Fail 21 Oct 2008 61,762 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STEERING PULLS TO THE LEFT

Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,434 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,859 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,622 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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W894 RLA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W894 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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W894 RLA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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