MOT Status
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70,060 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Clutch pipe corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Surface corrosion on Front sub-frame
Surface corrosion on Rear sub-frame
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on Front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking, and perishing in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust flexi deteriorating
NSF towing eye damaged/bent
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
hand brake efficiency 16%
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust system corroded
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All...switch not set correctly (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated Near side side suspension is slightly lower than the off side (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near side outer sill corroded and holed at rear (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Off side outer sill corroded and holed at rear (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated Near side side suspension is slightly lower than the off side (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Near side outer sill corroded at rear (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Off side rear outer sill corroded (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop Near side front tyre touches inner wheel arch (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Near side outer sill corroded at rear (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Off side rear outer sill corroded (6.1.A.1)
corrosion to all suspension parts
Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion to all suspension parts
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion to o/s rear outer sill
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
suspension low
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W171 LSG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 W171 LSG, 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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W171 LSG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 April 2000.
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