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W187 BOE

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,845 mi
Last recorded109,845 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 BOE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 109,845 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 109,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,699 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 96,140 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 90,213 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 90,213 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 84,600 miles

steering lighter on n/s lock

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension bushes worn

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 84,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front suspension bushes worn

rear suspension bushes worn

steering lighter on n/s lock

Fail 31 Jul 2009 78,137 miles

Chip In Nearside Headlamp Glass

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

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

Vehicle Overheated During Emissions Test

Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,137 miles

Chip In Nearside Headlamp Glass

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Vehicle Overheated During Emissions Test

Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,107 miles

Radiator Leaking Coolant

Rear Brake Discs Rusted

Both Rear Tyres On Legal Limit

Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,672 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 57,671 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,370 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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W187 BOE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W187 BOE, 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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W187 BOE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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