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W208 HSS

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

77,875 mi
Last recorded77,875 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 HSS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2022 77,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat Mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure Mount Bracket Missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat Mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 75,769 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 75,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened small hole in sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,940 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 72,854 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 72,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,836 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 71,821 miles

Front Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,215 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 69,215 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,317 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 65,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced NOT REPAIRABLE (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at wishbone rear mounting.NOT REPAIRABLE (2.4.G.1)

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

POWER STEERING HAS INTERMITTENT FAULT

Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,834 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 62,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front subframe rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2014 62,057 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front subframe rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 24 Dec 2013 53,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 53,447 miles

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

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,913 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 43,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,940 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear brake discs corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2012 42,940 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,033 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,226 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

screw in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,992 miles

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

both front tyres edges wearing 215/49zr16 82w

Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,203 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 27,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,043 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

SLIGHT WEAR NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

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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W208 HSS is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 W208 HSS, 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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W208 HSS is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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