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W981 YNO

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,402 mi
Last recorded52,402 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 YNO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 52,402 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 52,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cracked. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,353 miles

all four brake discs surface corrosion

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Jan 2015 52,353 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four brake discs surface corrosion

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Oct 2012 52,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

all four brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2011 50,681 miles

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

rear screen slightly deteriorated

slight scratcing on windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2011 50,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear screen slightly deteriorated

slight scratcing on windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,028 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 49,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 44,978 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 44,932 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,542 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

stonechip in nearside headlamp lens

Fail 16 Jun 2008 40,542 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

stonechip in nearside headlamp lens

Pass 24 May 2007 34,846 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 34,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2006 31,412 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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W981 YNO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W981 YNO, 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 W981 YNO registered?

W981 YNO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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