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W157 NRA

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,459 mi
Last recorded49,459 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 NRA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 49,459 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge void of tread worn through to 2nd rubber border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including inner / outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 47,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 47,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 45,197 miles

both front / rear brake discs corroded / corrosion encroaching onto braking surface / discs becoming discoloured

underside / steering / suspension / braking componants all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 19 May 2023 43,222 miles

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 30 May 2022 41,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 May 2022 41,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 41,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 41,868 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,457 miles

front / rear brake discs surface corroded

underside / components all areas showing general surface corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2020 40,455 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r hand brake inop (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear tyres wrong rotation n/s/r = o/s/r (5.2.3 (i))

advise to adjust washer jets / clean out

advise to pump up suspension / ie suspension low

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limits / both tyres worn on inner edges / advise to replace 205 / 50 / 15

front / rear brake discs surface corroded

hand brake lever not fully returning to floor / leaving warning light on dash

underside / components all areas showing general surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2019 35,421 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion developing on centre and rear brake pipes . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 35,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on inner side wall / 185/55/r15 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion developing on centre and rear brake pipes . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 32,498 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,911 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,210 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,614 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 15 Oct 2014 30,614 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2013 29,405 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 29,405 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,350 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 28,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 27,455 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 26,670 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 25,817 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 25,817 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 25,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 23,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,905 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 21,905 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 20,022 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 20,006 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NRA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W157 NRA, 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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W157 NRA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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