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W942 SGC

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW942 SGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 84,549 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 84,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 81,801 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,390 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 80,390 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2012 78,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,174 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside rear top ball joint.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 53,804 miles

slight noise on nearside front wheel

Pass 1 Mar 2006 52,855 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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W942 SGC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W942 SGC, 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 W942 SGC registered?

W942 SGC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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