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W896 UFM

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,190 mi
Last recorded50,190 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 UFM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 50,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,401 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,541 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated Both (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated Both (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,867 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 42,708 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 42,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,958 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 41,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 41,189 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,485 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 39,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,386 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 38,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,562 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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W896 UFM 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 W896 UFM, 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 W896 UFM registered?

W896 UFM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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