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W178 RFL

2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,154 mi
Last recorded72,154 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc56,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 RFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 72,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust emissions just met limits

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,254 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 64,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 57,798 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 57,798 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,925 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 41,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise. o/s and n/s rear brake discs braking area reduced due to rusting and pitting

advise. o/s and n/s rear tyres on 2mm

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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W178 RFL is a 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,756 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W178 RFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W178 RFL registered?

W178 RFL is a 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W178 RFL safe to buy?

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