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W984 SDM

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,041 mi
Last recorded102,041 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW984 SDM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2021 102,041 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 102,014 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to vehicle excessively pulling to nearside (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic power steering not working Vehicle steers to the nearside on its own (2.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative Suspension collapsed (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant pipes corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Back box out casing corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material T piece (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen washer pipe leaking under bonnet but not effecting washer output

Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,970 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 101,970 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,938 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 101,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,891 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 101,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,732 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,338 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 82,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,228 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 72,415 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,515 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 68,515 miles

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres low tread - JUST LEGAL

Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,204 miles

both rear tyres low tread

slight play in the rear o/s top ball joint

vehicle steers to the left when driving

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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W984 SDM is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W984 SDM, 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 W984 SDM registered?

W984 SDM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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