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46,468 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
WHEELS SLIGHTLY RUBBING ON FULL LOCK
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
osf tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop All bump stops (2.4.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
N/s headlamp output reduced
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/s headlamp output reduced
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipes coated with grease
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipes coated with grease
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside and offside front and rear brake discs pitted or showing signs of deterioration
nearside and offside front chassis legs showing signs of corrosion
nearside front wiper blade deteriorated
nearside rear foot brake efficiency low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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W578 OAS is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 W578 OAS, 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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W578 OAS is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 June 2000.
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