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W137 LSG

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,760 mi
Last recorded108,760 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 LSG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 108,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre catching chassis

Nearside Front wing/head lamp damaged

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 104,451 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front anti roll bar bushes cracking

nearside rear brake disc shows signs of overheating

oil leak residue around engine & gearbox

Pass 31 Mar 2018 97,025 miles

battery insecure

front sub-frame corroded and previously welded

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

n/s inner cv boot leaking grease from small end

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s inner cv boot leaking grease from small end

o/s/r outer sill has small hole within 30cm of rear axle mount not seriously affecting strength

oil leaks

rear sub-frame corroded

slight smear from front wipers

Fail 30 Mar 2018 97,025 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

battery insecure

front sub-frame corroded and previously welded

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

n/s inner cv boot leaking grease from small end

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s inner cv boot leaking grease from small end

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

o/s/r outer sill has small hole within 30cm of rear axle mount not seriously affecting strength

oil leaks

rear sub-frame corroded

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 1 Apr 2017 90,987 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Coolant pipes corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2017 90,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipes corroded

Coolant pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

oil residue

under body corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2016 89,217 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brake binding brakes seized (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

oil residue

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,009 miles

brake pipes rusty rear shocker rubbers starting to wear sills starting to rust slight wear on front suspension

Fail 24 Jun 2013 89,009 miles

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes rusty rear shocker rubbers starting to wear sills starting to rust slight wear on front suspension

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,812 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,701 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 63,674 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,727 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 56,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,817 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 42,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 37,228 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 LSG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W137 LSG, 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 LSG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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