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W881 NFB

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,504 mi
Last recorded65,504 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 NFB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 65,504 miles

Corrosion to underbody metal brakepipes

Corrosion to underbody suspension components

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking on inner wall

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,499 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust flexable section outer skin deteriorated

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 4 Sep 2017 65,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

exhaust flexable section outer skin deteriorated

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 10 Sep 2016 65,371 miles

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,305 miles

corrosion front and rear sub frames

corrosion to front and rear subframes

movement in rear suspension bushes

rear tyre walls cracking

rear tyre walls perished and cracking

slight play in rear suspension bushes

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 28 Aug 2015 65,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to front and rear subframes

movement in rear suspension bushes

rear tyre walls cracking

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,718 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,018 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 60,601 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 60,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 57,774 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 57,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,947 miles

offside front brake disk pitted

Fail 14 Jun 2010 56,947 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front brake disk pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,216 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 55,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,876 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 52,876 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 30 Mar 2007 45,381 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,349 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 38,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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W881 NFB is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W881 NFB, 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 W881 NFB registered?

W881 NFB is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W881 NFB safe to buy?

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