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V531 DPA

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,319 mi
Last recorded90,319 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 DPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 90,319 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 90,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,236 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017

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)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 89,015 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 89,013 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,674 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2014 85,674 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 82,105 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 82,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 80,832 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,783 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 80,739 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 76,671 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 76,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 72,200 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 69,422 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 65,528 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Front sub frame has surface rust.

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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V531 DPA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V531 DPA, 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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V531 DPA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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