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W217 WNM

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,376 mi
Last recorded58,376 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 WNM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,376 miles

Nearside 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)

offside front and rear shocks no damping Nearside front and rear shocks stiff

Fail 8 Sep 2014 58,375 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside 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)

offside front and rear shocks no damping Nearside front and rear shocks stiff

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,932 miles

front and rear subframes+rear inner sills corroded

o/s/r tyre bald inside shoulder

rear shockabsorber bottom bushes perished

sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2013 54,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear subframes+rear inner sills corroded

o/s/r tyre bald inside shoulder

rear shockabsorber bottom bushes perished

sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,955 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 49,955 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,314 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 47,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,934 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise front n/s and o/s discs scored advise rear n/s and o/s rear discs scored

floor pan has damage to o/s underside also general corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2010 44,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise front n/s and o/s discs scored advise rear n/s and o/s rear discs scored

battery insecre

floor pan has damage to o/s underside also general corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,177 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 42,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,698 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 wearing on inside edges

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,849 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,684 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 24,042 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface.

Rear brake discs corroded on inner surface.

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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W217 WNM is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W217 WNM, 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 W217 WNM registered?

W217 WNM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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