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V781 MOV

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,270 mi
Last recorded78,270 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 MOV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,270 miles

Both headlight beam patters weak.

Both inner and outer sill ends rusty.

Front brake discs rusty and deteriorating.

Steering rack worn.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 78,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Lower bush. (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Has no beam pattern. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Lower bush. (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Has no beam pattern. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both inner and outer sill ends rusty.

Front brake discs rusty and deteriorating.

Offside rear shock absorber damp and deteriorating.

Steering rack worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,906 miles

Both headlights have weak beam images.

Both inner sill ends very rusty.

Front and rear brake discs rusty.

Front and rear shock bsorber mounting bushes worn.

Front and rear subframes rusty.

Nearside outer sill rusty.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 75,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both headlights have weak beam images.

Both inner sill ends very rusty.

Front and rear brake discs rusty.

Front and rear shock bsorber mounting bushes worn.

Front and rear subframes rusty.

Nearside outer sill rusty.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside outer sill rusty.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 73,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside outer sill rusty.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,166 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 69,166 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,409 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 68,409 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,223 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 60,036 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 60,036 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,183 miles

rub mark in windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2008 54,183 miles

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

rub mark in windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2007 49,233 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,193 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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V781 MOV 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 57.9%.

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 V781 MOV, 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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V781 MOV is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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