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W317 NDG

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,497 mi
Last recorded103,497 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 NDG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 103,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 103,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,318 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 103,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 103,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 102,754 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 102,752 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,084 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,839 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to inner side wall

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 10 Jan 2011 95,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front headlamps have reduced light output.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 95,201 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

both front headlamps have reduced light output.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 90,955 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake calliper handbrake quadrant doesn't return to stop.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,148 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 86,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both headlight patterns poor

Pass 31 Oct 2007 83,204 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2007 83,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2006 78,432 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 78,432 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 76,742 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 76,742 miles

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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W317 NDG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W317 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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W317 NDG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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