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V68 LNY

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,773 mi
Last recorded93,773 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV68 LNY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,773 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 93,749 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 84,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,810 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 81,890 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 785,811 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 78,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

oil filter rusty

oil leaks

rear discs corroded an pitting

Pass 9 Feb 2009 76,008 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 76,008 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Battery insecure

Both front wipers split

Coolant pipes leaking

Exhaust emissions not checked due to coolant leak

Exhaust flexi split

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

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

O/s/f indicatro lense missing

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 74,014 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 74,014 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 68,059 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 68,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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V68 LNY is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V68 LNY, 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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V68 LNY is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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