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W973 PGU

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,671 mi
Last recorded75,671 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 PGU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 75,671 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres have slight cracking on outer sidewalls.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn.

n/s/r tyre has severe cracking on outer shoulder.

Pass 14 Apr 2017 74,778 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,957 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,520 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 72,517 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,650 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 71,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,764 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 69,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 14 Jan 2011 67,703 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,485 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 65,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 65,118 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 63,677 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 57,972 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 49,239 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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W973 PGU is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W973 PGU, 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 W973 PGU registered?

W973 PGU is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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