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V154 PKN

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,767 mi
Last recorded105,767 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV154 PKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 105,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 105,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 105,700 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides corroded on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 104,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 104,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 94,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 92,143 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Outer 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 Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 92,135 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 92,131 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,684 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 86,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,000 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 77,999 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 12 Aug 2011 71,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,454 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 67,362 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,426 miles

Some engine muffling insecure in offside rear wheelarch

Pass 8 Aug 2008 54,692 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 54,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,989 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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V154 PKN is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V154 PKN, 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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V154 PKN is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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