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J16 LYA

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,139 mi
Last recorded58,139 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 LYA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,139 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,016 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 58,003 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 57,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nsr brakes sticking slightly

under floor coolant pipes leaking

Pass 26 May 2011 55,291 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 55,291 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,212 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing

offside front tyre scrubbing

Fail 2 Jul 2009 55,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing

offside front tyre scrubbing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,822 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 53,563 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,314 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 52,314 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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J16 LYA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J16 LYA, 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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J16 LYA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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