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V190 OAL

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,997 mi
Last recorded85,997 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV190 OAL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 85,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 85,226 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 85,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 83,203 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,652 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,067 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 80,067 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,541 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 78,536 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 77,794 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,794 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,370 miles

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

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

lots of parts underneath car are rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,944 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 76,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 75,999 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r light pulsing when other lights are applied.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,999 miles

n/s/r light pulsing when other lights are applied.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 74,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge 2mm tread.

advise steel coolant pipes under vehicle leaking.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,910 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge 2mm tread.

advise steel coolant pipes under vehicle leaking.

Fail 8 May 2008 70,777 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 70,777 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 64,974 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 64,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 53,156 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,035 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 53,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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V190 OAL is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V190 OAL, 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 V190 OAL registered?

V190 OAL is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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