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W256 LAN

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,310 mi
Last recorded66,310 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 66,310 miles

Advise rear brake discs slightly pitted on the inside face

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 64,319 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

clutch is not clearing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,618 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 52,618 miles

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

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

strong advise o/s front brake disc poor condition replace as soon as possible

Pass 5 Apr 2008 47,568 miles

advise movement in o/s & n/s rear tie bar bushes but appears to be design of bush rather than wear consult dealer

advise n/s washer weak but still supplying water to clear screen adjust as soon as possible

advise slight bend in n/s rear track arm

strong advise steel parts of o/s & n/s front flexible brake hoses rusty replace as soon as possible

strong advise steel pipes to o/s & n/s rear flexible brake hoses rusty replace as soon as possible

very strong advise o/s & n/s front brake discs poor condition replace as soon as possible

Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

advise movement in o/s & n/s rear tie bar bushes but appears to be design of bush rather than wear consult dealer

advise n/s washer weak but still supplying water to clear screen adjust as soon as possible

advise slight bend in n/s rear track arm

strong advise steel parts of o/s & n/s front flexible brake hoses rusty replace as soon as possible

strong advise steel pipes to o/s & n/s rear flexible brake hoses rusty replace as soon as possible

very strong advise o/s & n/s front brake discs poor condition replace as soon as possible

Fail 13 Mar 2007 43,702 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,176 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 39,176 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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 LAN is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver 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 W256 LAN, 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 LAN is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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