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W36 NGM

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,150 mi
Last recorded79,150 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW36 NGM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,150 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,101 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,099 miles

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 72,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

wear in o/s and n/s/f top ball joints

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,819 miles

wear in o/s and n/s/f top ball joints

Fail 14 Sep 2012 72,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 70,842 miles

Both front suspension upper balljoints have slight play / Brake pipes are starting to corrode / Vehcile underbody has general early signs of corrosion

Offside rear c.v boot showing sings of insecurity / Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Upper steering column uj has slight play / Steering pulling to the left when in the wheels are in air / Both front headlamps are dim and only just meet requirments

Fail 23 May 2012 70,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front suspension upper balljoints have slight play / Brake pipes are starting to corrode / Vehcile underbody has general early signs of corrosion

Offside rear c.v boot showing sings of insecurity / Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Upper steering column uj has slight play / Steering pulling to the left when in the wheels re in air / Both front headlamps are dim and only just meet requirments

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,571 miles

Exhaust flexy pipe has a slight blow / General early signs of corrosion to vehicle underbody

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play to steering column uj / Nearside front wiper starting to smeer / Both front headlamps are starting to become dull / Both front tyres are starting to wear low on inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2011 65,570 miles

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

Battery warning light on

Steering column uj has slight play / Offside rear indicator showing slight white light / Both front tyres are worn close to legal limit on inside edges / Slight blow to exhaust flexy pipe

Pass 21 May 2010 63,181 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING, SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST FLEXY PIPE, FRONT BRAKE PIPE FLEXYS CORRODING ON UNIONS

Pass 22 May 2009 55,172 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 54,898 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 47,573 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 47,573 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 41,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 34,628 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 34,627 miles

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

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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W36 NGM is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W36 NGM, 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 W36 NGM registered?

W36 NGM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W36 NGM safe to buy?

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