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W264 MGM

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

104,323 mi
Last recorded104,323 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW264 MGM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 104,323 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

cancelled test engine overheated coolant pipes at radiator cold ?

Pass 28 Jul 2016 101,994 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 101,994 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,659 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 99,656 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 95,844 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

lower body corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,179 miles

corrossion on front subframe

heavy surface corrossion on rear subframe

Fail 29 Jul 2013 94,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

heavy surface corrossion on rear subframe

Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,979 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2012 88,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2012 88,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 84,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 84,111 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 74,812 miles

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

Battery insecure

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in offside rear top joint

Fail 18 May 2010 74,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in offside rear top joint

Pass 13 May 2009 62,758 miles

Battery insecure

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

Uneven tyre wear to both inner front tyres

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Fail 12 May 2009 62,756 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Uneven tyre wear to both inner front tyres

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Fail 20 May 2008 55,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2008 55,368 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 54,570 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 54,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

engine overheated poss air lock n radiator

Pass 1 Mar 2006 49,880 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 49,880 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W264 MGM is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 W264 MGM, 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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W264 MGM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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