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W877 RLA

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

53,871 mi
Last recorded53,871 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW877 RLA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 53,871 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2021 53,855 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 53,165 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 53,163 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 52,793 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in offside front lower shockabsorber pin or bush

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 52,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in offside front lower shockabsorber pin or bush

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,656 miles

Front sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 51,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front sub frame slightly corroded

Nearside Front headlight aim slightly deteriorated

steering sometimes steers to the left

Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 50,344 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,843 miles

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

catalytic convertor rattling

heat sheild on catalytic convertor loose

offside rear outer sill to floor edge damaged and distorted slightly

rear exhaust mounting strap loose

Fail 15 Apr 2011 48,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

catalytic convertor rattling

heat sheild on catalytic convertor loose

offside rear outer sill to floor edge damaged and distorted slightly

rear exhaust mounting strap loose

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,582 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 41,582 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 34,280 miles

front and rear lower shock absorber bushes worn.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,195 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 32,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,352 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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W877 RLA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W877 RLA, 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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W877 RLA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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