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W158 OND

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

85,486 mi
Last recorded85,486 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 OND
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,486 miles

2 bulbs in high level brake light inop

General corrosion around front subframe/chassis area

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 85,451 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

2 bulbs in high level brake light inop

General corrosion around front subframe/chassis area

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

Fail 17 May 2022 85,449 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe, marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above drive shaft, leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above driveshaft, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 bulbs in high level brake light inop

General corrosion around front subframe/chassis area

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,831 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

front + rear sub frames show corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 82,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.67% (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

rear lights slightly shorting out

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,261 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,585 miles

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

N/s tail pipe missing

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

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

Rear silencer n/s mount collapsed

Fail 27 Oct 2014 78,173 miles

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

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

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

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

N/s tail pipe missing

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

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

Rear silencer n/s mount collapsed

Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,134 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear cross members corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,498 miles

rear tyres low tread

Fail 21 Apr 2012 72,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres low tread

Fail 15 Mar 2012 72,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

coolant hose rusty and slight weep

nearside suspension low

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,233 miles

Coolant leak

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

all brake discs are corrodid.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 67,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

all brake discs are corrodid.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,622 miles

front to rear metal water pipe leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2010 65,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear metal water pipe leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,100 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 62,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,997 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,023 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 50,023 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 47,914 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Jan 2006 37,028 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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W158 OND is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 W158 OND, 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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W158 OND is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 August 2000.

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