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W96 VKK

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,235 mi
Last recorded113,235 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 VKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 113,235 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2017 113,229 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,320 miles

Centre play in near side steering rack ball joint

Fail 24 May 2016 112,061 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear from joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working near side (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush near side and off side rear (2.4.G.2)

Centre play in near side steering rack ball joint

Pass 22 May 2015 107,324 miles

battery clamp rather loose

slight movement in near side rear wish bone bush

slight play in near sibe front wheel bearing

slight play in top near side rear ball joint

Fail 21 May 2015 107,323 miles

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

battery clamp rather loose

slight movement in near side rear wish bone bush

slight play in near sibe front wheel bearing

slight play in top near side rear ball joint

Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,551 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 91,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 80,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2013 80,069 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 72,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 71,623 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2011 71,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,676 miles

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

exhaust slight corrosion

rear discs slight pitting

slight play o/s/f bottom joint

Fail 18 Aug 2010 69,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 69,435 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,886 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

blue bulbs fited to high beem

n/side front tyre just rubbeing on iner cover

off side just rubbeing on iner cover

Fail 4 Jul 2009 64,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/side tyre just rubbeing on cover

Pass 13 May 2008 59,370 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 53,470 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 48,398 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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W96 VKK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W96 VKK, 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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W96 VKK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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