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W133 MNP

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,343 mi
Last recorded97,343 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW133 MNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 97,343 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2015 97,343 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)

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 97,324 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

offside rear brake tight to turn by hand

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,935 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some deterioration in beam patten/output (patten visible) of front headlamps advise they replaced

suspension height slightly lower on nearside but clear of suspension bump stops

Fail 15 Oct 2013 94,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges of which nearside front is close to limit

suspension slighty lower on offside

Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,063 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 88,063 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2011 79,877 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded ( braking surface is severely reduced)

both front inner wish bone bushes worn

condition of offside front wiper blade

cover under offside rear wheel arch is insecure

creek in both front suspension units when turning the wheel on lock

front and rear subframe very badly damaged

nearside rear brake disc is badly corroded

offside rear sill damage

very slight play in both rear upper ball joints

Fail 15 Jan 2011 79,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs heavily corroded ( braking surface is severely reduced)

both front inner wish bone bushes worn

condition of offside front wiper blade

cover under offside rear wheel arch is insecure

creek in both front suspension units when turning the wheel on lock

front and rear subframe very badly damaged

nearside rear brake disc is badly corroded

offside rear sill damage

very slight play in both rear upper ball joints

Pass 4 Jan 2010 76,238 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 76,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

nearside rear sill slighly damaged

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2008 72,368 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

check rear brake pads surpect low

Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,452 miles

185/50/15/tyres on the rear

185/55/15 on the front tyres

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 66,452 miles

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

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

185/50/15/tyres on the rear

185/55/15 on the front tyres

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 58,005 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 57,341 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 51,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W133 MNP is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W133 MNP, 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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W133 MNP is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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