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W965 MAE

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,737 mi
Last recorded66,737 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW965 MAE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,737 miles

Nearside front beating slightly noisey

Nearside front top ball joint gaiter slightly split

Fail 21 Jul 2016 66,737 miles

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

Tyre has had the tread recut Offside front (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside front beating slightly noisey

Nearside front top ball joint gaiter slightly split

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,607 miles

both front headlights only just have a beam pattern

both front tyres cracking on inner side walls

Fail 12 Jun 2015 65,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking on inner side walls

Fail 12 Jun 2014 64,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

both front headlighs only just have beam pattern

rear pads slightly low

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,435 miles

both front headlighs only just have beam pattern

rear pads slightly low

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,736 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering lock is a little loose

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 61,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,941 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,400 miles

both rear tyres spliting on sidewalls , advise replacement

nearside front tyre damage & splitting on sidewall .advise replacement

power steering tends to self steer to nearside , advise inspection

Fail 13 Aug 2010 56,225 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

both rear tyres spliting on sidewalls , advise replacement

nearside front tyre damage & splitting on sidewall .advise replacement

power steering tends to self steer to nearside , advise inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,016 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 53,014 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,300 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 49,365 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 47,171 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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W965 MAE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W965 MAE, 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 W965 MAE registered?

W965 MAE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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