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X138 DWK

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,958 mi
Last recorded91,958 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX138 DWK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,958 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 89,688 miles

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

suspension is low needs pumping up

Fail 11 Nov 2016 89,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

suspension is low needs pumping up

Pass 11 Nov 2015 87,361 miles

vin plate insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2015 87,308 miles

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

vin plate insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

V.I.N plate insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2013 84,733 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2013 84,732 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,028 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre has nail in it also perished and small cuts

rear tyres low tread and small cuts

Fail 20 Aug 2012 84,027 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre has nail in it also perished and small cuts

rear tyres low tread and small cuts

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,959 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside mirror lose

Fail 25 Jul 2011 82,959 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside mirror lose

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,292 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 75,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,856 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 64,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,865 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 58,865 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 58,745 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 56,460 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

radiator rusty and holed

vehicle ride height low

Pass 6 May 2006 49,590 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 49,590 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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X138 DWK 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 59.1%.

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 X138 DWK, 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 X138 DWK registered?

X138 DWK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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