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W387 LEL

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,975 mi
Last recorded83,975 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 LEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 83,975 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 83,962 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)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe o/s/r corner corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 83,295 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

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

Oil leak.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 83,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

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

Oil leak.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 82,244 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 81,174 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 81,171 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 75,799 miles

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

cat rattling

n/s/r tyre inner & outer sidewalls split

water pipes getting corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2012 75,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

cat rattling

n/s/r tyre inner & outer sidewalls split

water pipes getting corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,352 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

exhaust catalyst rattling

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2011 67,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

exhaust catalyst rattling

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,899 miles

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 2 Feb 2010 58,898 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre stop lamp inop

engine oil leaks

front tyres worn on inner edges

water leak by top of radiator by bleed screw

Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,851 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,594 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 41,593 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

slight lift in nearside front upper ball joint

two cuts in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2007 37,749 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 37,749 miles

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

cuts in tread of offside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inner edges (tracking)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Jan 2006 28,863 miles

slight side play in handbrake lever, play in nearside front upper ball joint, slight bind on offside rear wheel.

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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W387 LEL is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W387 LEL, 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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W387 LEL is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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