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W743 VKX

2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,439 mi
Last recorded84,439 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc56,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW743 VKX
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 84,439 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 84,438 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 80,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 80,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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W743 VKX is a 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 W743 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W743 VKX registered?

W743 VKX is a 2000 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W743 VKX safe to buy?

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