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W947 RVC

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,893 mi
Last recorded73,893 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW947 RVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,893 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 73,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,559 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 67,559 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,727 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 64,727 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,995 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,170 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 56,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,278 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 47,812 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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W947 RVC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W947 RVC, 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 W947 RVC registered?

W947 RVC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W947 RVC shows 12 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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