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V686 LEL

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,993 mi
Last recorded61,993 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 LEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,993 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2010 61,896 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,016 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 56,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,719 miles

Inside of nearside rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 52,719 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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Inside of nearside rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 50,560 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,983 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 46,893 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,592 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 37,592 miles

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

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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V686 LEL is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V686 LEL, 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 V686 LEL registered?

V686 LEL is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V686 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V686 LEL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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