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W457 PPO

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,556 mi
Last recorded101,556 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 PPO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 101,556 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 101,522 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,786 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 98,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 98,242 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 97,164 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 97,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 93,863 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 93,863 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 91,103 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 91,103 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 84,261 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 12 May 2008 84,261 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 7 Mar 2008 84,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 80,084 miles

Both front tyres are badly worn around the inner edge

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 80,084 miles

Both front tyres are badly worn around the inner edge

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 72,390 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 72,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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W457 PPO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W457 PPO, 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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W457 PPO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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