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W574 HDY

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,114 mi
Last recorded106,114 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW574 HDY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 106,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 106,101 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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 104,409 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 101,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion round offside inner sill

Fail 13 Aug 2019 101,106 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits vehicle started to over heat so aborted emission test co was to high also noted lambda sensor wire loom cut or missing (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,654 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

nearside front track rod end slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2018 97,635 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front bush mount cracked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres close to legal limit

nearside front track rod end slight play

Fail 5 Jul 2018 97,469 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,391 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

service and parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,169 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts and in worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

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

front hub top ball joints has corrosion around chassis

front shocks rusty

rear boot has damage

Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,657 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 90,621 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 83,839 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 83,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 79,285 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 79,285 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,002 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 74,962 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,420 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 72,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,013 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,496 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,315 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,840 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,721 miles

slight damage to nearside outer sill panel †offside wiper blade small split

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,345 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 37,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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W574 HDY is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W574 HDY, 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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W574 HDY is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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