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V170 NDM

2000 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

66,764 mi
Last recorded66,764 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 NDM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,764 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 66,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

all four discs badley pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2013 64,397 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 64,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,773 miles

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

advise both wiper blades starting to split

advise rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2012 59,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise both wiper blades starting to split

advise rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake disc inner edge corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2011 55,017 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake disc inner edge corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,419 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 44,797 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,006 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,043 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 35,043 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 31,840 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

airbag lite on

front suspension on min. level

high surface rust to rear metal brake pipes

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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V170 NDM is a 2000 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V170 NDM, 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 V170 NDM registered?

V170 NDM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V170 NDM safe to buy?

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