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W129 ODB

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,595 mi
Last recorded69,595 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 ODB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,595 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,276 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 69,276 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,553 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,402 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,992 miles

brake discs rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2016 65,992 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)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill sill back and end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill sill back and end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,882 miles

suspension low

Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,617 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,585 miles

suspension low

Fail 18 Jun 2013 61,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

suspension low

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,119 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2011 54,116 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 54,116 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,305 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,724 miles

centre brake light not working

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

suspension low

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,716 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight damage to offside rear light unit

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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W129 ODB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 W129 ODB, 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 W129 ODB registered?

W129 ODB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W129 ODB safe to buy?

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