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W122 BAY

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,996 mi
Last recorded21,996 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 BAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 21,996 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 21,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & cracking outer edge attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 21,427 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner fixation bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 21,307 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 21,263 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 20,984 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 20,802 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,125 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 20,119 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,277 miles

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

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)

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

all tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,313 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,560 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,094 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,397 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,905 miles

suspension low

Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,651 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 11,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 11,304 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 11,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 11,304 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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W122 BAY is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W122 BAY, 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 W122 BAY registered?

W122 BAY is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W122 BAY safe to buy?

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