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W346 NEL

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,895 mi
Last recorded64,895 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 NEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2019 64,895 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken

Fail 19 Jun 2019 64,870 miles

Emissions not tested emissions readings fluctuating too excessively to complete the test efficently (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear cross member corroded

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

offside outer sill area corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 64,587 miles

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

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

both head light images poor

surface corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,680 miles

front discs corroding

front subframe corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2013

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

front discs corroding

front subframe corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front sube frame have some corrosion but sound

nearside front discs havesome corrosion but sound

Fail 25 Jun 2012 59,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front sube frame have some corrosion but sound

nearside front discs havesome corrosion but sound

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,819 miles

hand brake performance 17% only

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,392 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 53,392 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,114 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 51,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

VEHICLE WOULD APPEAR TO NEED A RE GAS ON ITS SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,228 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 41,216 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,803 miles

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

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

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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W346 NEL is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W346 NEL, 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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W346 NEL is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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