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W36 OMA

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,130 mi
Last recorded43,130 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW36 OMA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2016 43,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. temporary spare fitted (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer and inner sills and sill ends (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,329 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 42,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,751 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)

rear tyres starting too crack and perish

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,376 miles

rear tyres - starting to crack and perish

Fail 24 Sep 2010 40,376 miles

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

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

rear tyres - starting to crack and perish

Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,835 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,487 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 34,720 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish

steering heavey on left lock

Fail 25 Apr 2007 34,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish

steering heavey on left lock

Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,671 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 32,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.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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W36 OMA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W36 OMA, 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 OMA registered?

W36 OMA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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