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W122 CDA

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,053 mi
Last recorded79,053 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 CDA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 79,053 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 79,052 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r sill (2.4.A.3)

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

centre rear stop light no working

Pass 25 May 2017 75,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

over heating

Fail 17 May 2017 75,528 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

over heating

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,985 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 66,985 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue around lower engine

under body corrosion

various steering and suspension components corroded and worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,429 miles

Corrosion to front and rear sub-frames

Corrosion to front chassis

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

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

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

Play/wear in suspension bushes

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,429 miles

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

Corrosion to front and rear sub-frames

Corrosion to front chassis

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

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

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

Play/wear in suspension bushes

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 62,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play o/s track rod end. slight play n/s/r suspension joints. corrosion throughout underbody & drop sills. n/s/r brake disc inner face corroded. brake flexy ends corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,348 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2013 58,265 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,796 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

coolant pipes under vehicle leaking

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped and corroded

front flexi pipes corroded

play in nsr upper hub mount

rear discs in very poor condition

rear pads very low

slight play in rear hub link arms

Fail 13 Jun 2012 53,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

coolant pipes under vehicle leaking

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped and corroded

front flexi pipes corroded

play in nsr upper hub mount

rear discs in very poor condition

rear pads very low

slight play in rear hub link arms

Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,201 miles

oil leaks from engine and gearbox, various steering and suspension components corroded

slight dents and scratches to various body pannels, n/s/r brake discs corroded on inner face

varoius brake pipes corroded, corrosion to alloys, n/s/r tyre wearing low 3mm, rear indicator bulbs fading

Fail 20 Jun 2011 49,201 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leaks from engine and gearbox, various steering and suspension components corroded

slight dents and scratches to various body pannels, n/s/r brake discs corroded on inner face

varoius brake pipes corroded, corrosion to alloys, n/s/r tyre wearing low 3mm, rear indicator bulbs fading

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,263 miles

front discs slightly corroded and worn

nearside front tyre pressure low

nearside side repeater faded

rear disc corroded and worn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 45,096 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front discs slightly corroded and worn

nearside front tyre pressure low

nearside side reapeator faded

rear discs cxorroded and worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,414 miles

rear discs corroded and worn, underbody corroded, oil leaks, slight wear to brakes, wipers smearing.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,006 miles

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

handbrake cables stiff. rear brake discs corroded. slight oil leaks. brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,331 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,869 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 25,869 miles

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

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

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 CDA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W122 CDA, 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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W122 CDA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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