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W221 NDG

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,375 mi
Last recorded79,375 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 NDG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 79,375 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,982 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 77,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,827 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 75,071 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 75,071 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,212 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2012 73,029 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion on underside of vehicle subframes & coolant pipes

NS rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2011 71,698 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 71,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 May 2010 70,466 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 70,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 68,317 miles

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

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

baffles loose in rear silencer

h/brake warning light stays on

slight play in n/s/rear top ball joint

Fail 12 May 2009 68,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

h/brake warning light stays on

slight play in n/s/rear top ball joint

Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,619 miles

slight cut in inner wall of o/s rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,558 miles

pads & discs fitted new readings are: 286 291 158 164 188 194

Fail 26 Feb 2007 59,555 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,699 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 52,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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W221 NDG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W221 NDG, 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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W221 NDG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W221 NDG safe to buy?

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