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ALF 362H

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,826 mi
Last recorded80,826 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 362H
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering intermittently pulls to the left

Pass 7 Oct 2019 80,453 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nsf Nsr Osr (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering intermittently pulls to the left

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Ns an Os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 80,453 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nsf Nsr Osr (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering intermittently pulls to the left

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Ns an Os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,526 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

steering pulls to nearside (possible rack seals )

Fail 10 Oct 2018 79,526 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

steering pulls to nearside (possible rack seals )

Pass 9 Oct 2017 78,006 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r...o/s/f....n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 75,380 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,790 miles

Both front tyres ageing/cracking

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 70,783 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres ageing/cracking

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,529 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,150 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 69,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Both front tyres ageing/cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,089 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 68,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 66,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,746 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,220 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,984 miles

n/s rear tyre on limits

Fail 30 Jul 2007 53,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre on limits

Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,193 miles

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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ALF 362H is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ALF 362H, 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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ALF 362H is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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