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W985 WCP

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,765 mi
Last recorded89,765 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 WCP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,765 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,774 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,634 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,583 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,361 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 81,361 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,209 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,209 miles

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

Bonnet cable snapped after under bonnet tests

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 70,080 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 70,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 69,015 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pitting on inner edges

judder on front brakes

judder on nearside rear brake

nail in offside rear tyre

offside brake light come on when knocked

offside front bottom ball joint rubber split

offside headlamp pattern poor

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

stone chip on front screen

Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,015 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitting on inner edges

judder on front brakes

judder on nearside rear brake

nail in offside rear tyre

offside brake light come on when knocked

offside front bottom ball joint rubber split

offside headlamp pattern poor

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

stone chip on front screen

Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,331 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,304 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brakes have slight judder

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 16 May 2006 53,638 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 53,638 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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W985 WCP is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W985 WCP, 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 W985 WCP registered?

W985 WCP is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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