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W988 UCS

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,987 mi
Last recorded90,987 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 UCS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,987 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 90,943 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 90,914 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,477 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 90,475 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,412 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 88,410 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,370 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 89,369 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive black smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,699 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 83,697 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,811 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 79,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,079 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,450 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2013 73,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust corroded, slight blow

front flexi furrels surface corrossion

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

surface corrossion front & rear subframes & o/s/f wishbone

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,613 miles

exhaust corroded, slight blow

front flexi furrels surface corrossion

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

surface corrossion front & rear subframes & o/s/f wishbone

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power assisted stearing faulty

Fail 8 Jun 2012 65,354 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power assisted stearing faulty

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear coolant pipes badley corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,545 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear coolant pipes badley corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 57,296 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front subframe corroded

N/S/R brake disc inner face corroded/pitted

Slight corrosion and damage to N/S and O/S sill lips

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,510 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 52,435 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 47,538 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,403 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,725 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 36,725 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 30,468 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 30,468 miles

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

rear silencer band broken through

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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W988 UCS is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W988 UCS, 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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W988 UCS is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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