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V525 NWU

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,248 mi
Last recorded89,248 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 NWU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 89,248 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 89,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 83,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 83,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 79,855 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 79,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,638 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,280 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight corrosion to near side rear sill

Slight corrosion to off side rear sill

Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,280 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight corrosion to near side rear sill

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight corrosion to off side rear sill

Pass 23 Oct 2010 74,112 miles

Battery insecure

Slight play on off side rear trailing arm bush

Surface corrosion to both front brake pipes (on flexi)

Surface corrosion to both off side and near side rear sills

Fail 21 Oct 2010 74,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Battery insecure

Slight play on off side rear trailing arm bush

Surface corrosion to both front brake pipes (on flexi)

Surface corrosion to both off side and near side rear sills

Pass 5 Sep 2009 73,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,883 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,531 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 67,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 63,809 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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V525 NWU is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V525 NWU, 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 V525 NWU registered?

V525 NWU is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V525 NWU safe to buy?

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