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W142 ODB

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,592 mi
Last recorded63,592 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 ODB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 63,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 62,060 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 59,349 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 57,390 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 57,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 55,671 miles

N/S/F tyre bold on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2013 55,529 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

N/S/F tyre bold on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 50,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre cracked

Fail 12 May 2012 50,798 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre cracked

Pass 12 May 2011 45,646 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 45,646 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 35,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 32,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,930 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,095 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,741 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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W142 ODB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W142 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 W142 ODB registered?

W142 ODB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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