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W52 HKL

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,327 mi
Last recorded83,327 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 HKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 83,241 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 18 Aug 2021 82,634 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,853 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on under body and o/side outer sill

Fail 22 Jul 2020 80,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on under body and o/side outer sill

Pass 16 Aug 2019 79,869 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

front and rear sub frame corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 75,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp an offside rear (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

front and rear sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,012 miles

Front subframe has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 73,011 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front subframe has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,365 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,797 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,024 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 58,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front subframe corroded

hi-level stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

rear subframe corroded

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,971 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front and rear subframes corroded

front to rear coolant pipe corroded and damp

hi-level stop lamp not working

suspension low

Fail 16 Apr 2010 52,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front and rear subframes corroded

front to rear coolant pipe corroded and damp

hi-level stop lamp not working

suspension low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,436 miles

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

play in nearside front lower swivel joint

rear brake discs very corroded on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2009 51,397 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

play in nearside front lower swivel joint

rear brake discs very corroded on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,874 miles

deep cut on o/s/r tyre inside wall

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge

o/s/f/tyre worn on inside edge

play on n/s/f suspension top and bottom bushes

rear discs badly corroded

rear pads very low

Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 414,683 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 414,683 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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W52 HKL is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W52 HKL, 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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W52 HKL is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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