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W454 BNO

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,935 mi
Last recorded51,935 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW454 BNO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,935 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wipers smeary

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded and deteriorated

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,729 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all discs have surface corrosion

exhaust rear box weak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 51,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all discs have surface corrosion

exhaust rear box weak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,437 miles

Corrosion started on front & rear subframes, none considered excessive.

Light screen scratch on edge of swept area, not affecting driver's view.

Noted steering slightly heavier to the right than left.

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

Rear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Rear ends of both side sills corroded, not considered excessive.

Rear tyre worn right to limit on edges.

Windscreen washers weak but reaching screen.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,320 miles

Light corrosion on rear end of both side-sills.

Offside brake pipe (3-way to flexible) corroded, not considered excessive.

Parking brake efficiency nearing 16% minimum limit, (18%).

Slight bind offside front brake.

Steering feels slightly heavier turning to right.

Windscreen scratch (edge of swept area) from previous wiper blade, not affecting driver's view.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Light corrosion on rear end of both side-sills.

Offside brake pipe (3-way to flexible) corroded, not considered excessive.

Parking brake efficiency nearing 16% minimum limit, (18%).

Slight bind offside front brake.

Steering feels slightly heavier turning to right.

Windscreen scratch (edge of swept area) from previous wiper blade, not affecting driver's view.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,328 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 47,328 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to split on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,892 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,886 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 42,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,245 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,740 miles

front brake pads appear worn close to limit both sides

offside front brake disc corroded and slightly pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,532 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 33,129 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 33,129 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W454 BNO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W454 BNO, 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 W454 BNO registered?

W454 BNO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W454 BNO safe to buy?

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