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V116 HRF

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,246 mi
Last recorded102,246 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 HRF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2014 102,246 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,505 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 96,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 90,737 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 90,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,675 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 86,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 84,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 82,674 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 80,511 miles

--OFFSIDE FRONT TOWING EYE DAMAGED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,416 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 67,028 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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V116 HRF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V116 HRF, 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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What year was V116 HRF registered?

V116 HRF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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