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W471 OBA

2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,605 mi
Last recorded69,605 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc56,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 OBA
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 69,605 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 69,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

adv corrosion evedent on chassis and under body

Pass 2 Nov 2006 64,742 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 64,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 58,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

corrosion exhaust system

slight corrosion both front flexi metal section brake hoses

some imbalance fron t brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2005 58,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

corrosion exhaust system

slight corrosion both front flexi metal section brake hoses

some imbalance fron t brakes

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
Full MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc reliability report

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W471 OBA is a 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W471 OBA, 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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W471 OBA is a 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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