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W638 NLD

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

44,841 mi
Last recorded44,841 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 NLD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2022 44,841 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 44,778 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,891 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,136 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 42,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end seriously misaligned arm bent (2.2.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front subframe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,781 miles

NSR TYRE APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT FRONT AND REAR N\S & O\S DISCS CORRODED POOR CONDITION O\S\R TRACK CONTROL ARM BENT

Fail 11 Apr 2015 41,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

NSR TYRE APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT FRONT AND REAR N\S & O\S DISCS CORRODED POOR CONDITION O\S\R TRACK CONTROL ARM BENT

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,132 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 40,132 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,170 miles

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2013 38,170 miles

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

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs very coroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,201 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 35,199 miles

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

front brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,188 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,816 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 24,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,964 miles

Windscreen washers could be made more efficient.

deterioration noted to front and rear registration plates.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,223 miles

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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W638 NLD is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W638 NLD, 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 W638 NLD registered?

W638 NLD is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W638 NLD safe to buy?

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