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W983 VNO

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,978 mi
Last recorded64,978 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW983 VNO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 64,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 64,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,537 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTED

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively CALIPER (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,822 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 62,830 miles

front & rear suspension very rusted

front brake discs rusted

Fail 8 Jan 2020 62,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front & rear suspension very rusted

front brake discs rusted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,137 miles

headlight beam images poor

Fail 22 Sep 2018 62,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,957 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitting inner surfaces

headlamps poor images

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,088 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamps poor output and images

front brake discs pitted inner surfaces

Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,950 miles

Brake discs rusted

Emissions close to limits

Headlamp images poor

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,456 miles

headlamps have poor image

Fail 30 Sep 2014 60,444 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

headlamps have poor image

Pass 11 Oct 2013 60,020 miles

centre rear brake light needs attention

headlamps poor image

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre badly perished and close to limits

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,768 miles

both headlamps poor image

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Oct 2012 59,755 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)

both headlamps poor image

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,915 miles

front tyres starting to perish

nearside rear tyre slightly perished in tread

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres starting to perish

nearside rear tyre slightly perished in tread

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,142 miles

centre rear brake light needs attention

offside front tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre on legal limit

offside suspension low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,017 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,806 miles

engine stay bar broken

Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,641 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 50,630 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 46,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,312 miles

nearside parking brake has a slightly low effort

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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W983 VNO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W983 VNO, 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 W983 VNO registered?

W983 VNO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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