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W126 LDA

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,215 mi
Last recorded89,215 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 LDA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,215 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 78,597 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,352 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 68,302 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 68,277 miles

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

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

Serious water leak on engine.Possible head gasket.

Small split in nearside wiper blade

Suspension needs pumping up before retest.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 64,149 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 64,077 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,805 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 56,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 50,837 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 50,837 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W126 LDA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue 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 W126 LDA, 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 W126 LDA registered?

W126 LDA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W126 LDA safe to buy?

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