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W161 LSG

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,276 mi
Last recorded41,276 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 LSG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 41,276 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres starting too misshape

Fail 12 May 2010 41,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres starting too misshape

Pass 18 May 2009 31,514 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,904 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,448 miles

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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W161 LSG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W161 LSG, 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 W161 LSG registered?

W161 LSG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 April 2000.

Is W161 LSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 LSG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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