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W137 JPG

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,026 mi
Last recorded62,026 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 JPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 62,026 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tread cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant pipes leaking

Fail 12 Aug 2016 62,026 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle over heating (7.3.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tread cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant pipes leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,013 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise general corrosion on front and rear subframes

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2013 62,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise general corrosion on front and rear subframes

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2012 62,011 miles

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

air bag light on

battary insecure

cut in n/s front tyre

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,595 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 59,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,816 miles

Battery insecure

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

car pulling to left advise tracking,

o/s/r tyre has tears cracks forming,

srs light on,

Fail 24 Feb 2010 56,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Battery insecure

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

car pulling to left advise tracking,

o/s/r tyre has tears cracks forming,

srs light on,

Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,438 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,313 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,103 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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W137 JPG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W137 JPG, 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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W137 JPG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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