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V117 HRF

2000 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

68,500 mi
Last recorded68,500 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 HRF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2014 68,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,277 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 65,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 57,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,026 miles

light scoring to windscreen

possible tracking needs checking.

slight water leak from main front to rear metal pipes

Fail 4 Oct 2011 50,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

light scoring to windscreen

possible tracking needs checking.

slight water leak from main front to rear metal pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,556 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 43,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 42,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,320 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 42,320 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 42,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2007 41,568 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 41,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,778 miles

surface corrosian on sub frames

Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,435 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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V117 HRF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V117 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 V117 HRF registered?

V117 HRF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V117 HRF safe to buy?

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