MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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.
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.
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
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
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
centre stop lamp inoperative
exhaust catalyst rattling
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
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
centre stop lamp inop
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
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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