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V871 MBH

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,714 mi
Last recorded83,714 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 MBH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,714 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at t junction (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 83,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure wrap around clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at t junction (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 82,423 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 82,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 81,128 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,566 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,184 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 52,294 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 52,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,050 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,659 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,914 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,788 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,351 miles

Both front flexible brake hose, ferrule slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 16,275 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Both front flexible brake hose, ferrule slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 12,375 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 12,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

please note that handbrake effort only just meets pass criteria,pass 16% actual value is 16%

Pass 21 Oct 2005 11,002 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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V871 MBH is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V871 MBH, 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 V871 MBH registered?

V871 MBH is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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