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W178 UVW

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

41,700 mi
Last recorded41,700 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 UVW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,700 miles

front and rear sub frames starting to corrode

rear screen split

Fail 8 Jul 2020 41,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear sub frames starting to corrode

rear screen split

Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear sub frames starting to corrode

Fail 26 Apr 2019 40,935 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear sub frames starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,751 miles

both sub frames starting to corrode

suspension very low needs pumping up

all brake discs very corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 39,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

all brake discs very corroded

both sub frames starting to corrode

suspension very low needs pumping up

Pass 27 Apr 2016 36,728 miles

both front tyres worn on inside shoulders

parking brake only just met requirements @17%

Fail 25 Apr 2016 36,728 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

both front tyres worn on inside shoulders

parking brake only just met requirements @17%

Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,604 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,251 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 31,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,071 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,970 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to subframes/ components

exhaust system corroding

parking brake advisory 18% it would appear it may need repair or adjustment

Fail 15 Jan 2013 29,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to subframes/ components

exhaust system corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,759 miles

front discs badly corroded on inner faces

Fail 17 Aug 2010 29,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,205 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 27,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,350 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,948 miles

slight play in both rear lower bushes on arms

Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,780 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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W178 UVW is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W178 UVW, 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 W178 UVW registered?

W178 UVW is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W178 UVW safe to buy?

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