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W256 KNP

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,188 mi
Last recorded99,188 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 KNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 99,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 95,162 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 90,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,075 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 86,411 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 86,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 86,386 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 86,068 miles

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

O/S/Headlight has slightly diffused beam pattern

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 86,065 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

O/S/Headlight has slightly diffused beam pattern

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

Pass 22 May 2009 81,417 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 81,031 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 787,116 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 May 2008 67,852 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 62,071 miles

vehicle draws to left when driven

Pass 10 May 2006 57,444 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 57,444 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)

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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W256 KNP is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W256 KNP, 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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W256 KNP is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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