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V738 OAB

2000 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,607 mi
Last recorded51,607 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV738 OAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 51,607 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front & rear suspension showing corrosion

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

Front wipers slight smearing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Tyre cracking ALL

Pass 13 May 2017 51,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint upper (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear upper suspension ball joint has slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

brake pipes corroded at rear

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 48,471 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread 205/50/15

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

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

oil leaking

play inner steering rack

Fail 7 May 2016 48,471 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread 2055515

oil leaking

play inner steering rack

Pass 9 May 2015 47,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres very badly cracking between tread 205/50r15

Fail 29 Apr 2015 47,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres very badly cracking between tread 205/50r15

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking 205 55r16

nearside rear upper rear suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint

offside rear upper rear suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint

Pass 27 Apr 2013 44,527 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking 205 50r15

o/s/r and n/s/r outer top suspension ball joints slight play

underside showing corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2013 44,527 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking 205 50r15

o/s/r and n/s/r outer top suspension ball joints slight play

underside showing corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,086 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

boot ajar light on

Fail 11 Apr 2012 42,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

boot ajar light on

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 39,577 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 35,069 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCES CORRODED ON FACES

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKER BUSHES WORN

Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,069 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCES CORRODED ON FACES

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKER BUSHES WORN

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,640 miles

FRONT & N/S/R TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,118 miles

CLUTCH SLAVE LEAKING SLIGHTY \MASTER I\2 FULL \ BIG RUBBER ON WIREING OUT OF BULKHEAD N\S FRONT

Fail 3 Apr 2007 19,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,957 miles

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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V738 OAB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V738 OAB, 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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V738 OAB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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