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W157 COA

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,332 mi
Last recorded72,332 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 COA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 72,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 72,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 69,269 miles

Both rear tyres perished on inner side wall

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

Poor beam image from both front headlamps

Fail 30 Jun 2020 69,269 miles

Both rear tyres perished on inner side wall

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Poor beam image from both front headlamps

Pass 4 Apr 2019 67,533 miles

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

Poor beam image from both front headlamps

Fail 12 Mar 2019 67,528 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Pulling to the left (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Poor beam image from both front headlamps

Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,620 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

Catalytic converter noisy

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,661 miles

both headlamp beam patterns weak

catalytic converter noisey

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,436 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

catalytic converter noisy

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 29 Apr 2016 64,434 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

catalytic converter noisy

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 1 May 2015 62,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades perishing

Pass 1 May 2015 62,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

wiper blades perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,446 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,775 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,652 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 58,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,942 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,273 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,607 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,698 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,019 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,136 miles

coolant leak from engine (poss.hose joint ).

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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W157 COA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W157 COA, 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 W157 COA registered?

W157 COA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 May 2000.

Is W157 COA safe to buy?

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