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W974 NGM

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,712 mi
Last recorded64,712 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 NGM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

Fail 19 Apr 2017 64,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

Pass 6 May 2016 62,829 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2016 62,829 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2015 60,458 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 58,450 miles

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

O/S/R tyre low tread plus wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,181 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2012 53,994 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 53,994 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 51,038 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 48,223 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,825 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 43,825 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 38,967 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,520 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 34,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,855 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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W974 NGM is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W974 NGM, 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 W974 NGM registered?

W974 NGM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 April 2000.

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