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W158 WAJ

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,153 mi
Last recorded88,153 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 WAJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 88,153 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 7 May 2014 88,153 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,662 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

run flat damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

spare wheel flat

Fail 3 Jun 2013 85,661 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine missfires

nail in offside rear tyre

run flat damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

spare wheel flat

Pass 9 May 2012 82,999 miles

2 of the multiple high level stop lamp inop

Nail in offside rear tyre

suspension low and under inflated

Fail 5 May 2012 82,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

2 of the multiple high level stop lamp inop

Nail in offside rear tyre

suspension low and under inflated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,468 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 79,467 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 79,460 miles

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

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

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

engine overheated at end of test

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside dip beam dim

offside front wheel bearing noisey

suspension low

Fail 9 Apr 2011 79,347 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

emissions test not completed, engine overheated

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside dip beam dim

offside front wheel bearing noisey

suspension low

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,178 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 76,178 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 75,996 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 68,300 miles

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

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 WAJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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