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W952 MCH

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,813 mi
Last recorded66,813 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW952 MCH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 66,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 65,629 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,274 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 61,659 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 60,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 60,744 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Boot lid component insecure Boot catch insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 59,191 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 59,191 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2018 57,687 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2017 56,235 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 56,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 56,171 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside handbrake effort low

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, excessive inside wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,259 miles

Car to low for brake roller test

Fail 26 Apr 2016 54,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Car to low for brake roller test

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 14 Apr 2015 51,686 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,897 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 48,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 47,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,069 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,493 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,578 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,168 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 42,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,468 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 39,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,495 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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W952 MCH is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W952 MCH, 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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W952 MCH is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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