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W898 OEU

2000 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,028 mi
Last recorded45,028 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 OEU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,028 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 45,024 miles

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

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 28 Jul 2014 45,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,787 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 44,787 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,747 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 44,695 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 44,695 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,550 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 43,282 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 43,230 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,812 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 40,812 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,827 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 33,826 miles

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

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

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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W898 OEU is a 2000 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W898 OEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W898 OEU registered?

W898 OEU is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W898 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W898 OEU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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