MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Both headlights slightly dim
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both lower (2.4.G.2)
Handbrake just upto required standard also surface rust on brake disc's
N/s of rear subframe going rusty
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear suspension bottom arm bushes deteriorating
Both headlights have slightly reduced output
N/s rear inner lower wheel arch going rusty
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear suspension bushes are deteriorating
Both headlights have slightly reduced output
N/s rear inner lower wheel arch going rusty
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear suspension bushes are deteriorating
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front seat belt is slightly reluctant to retract fully
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces of front and rear are rusty (3.5.1i)
Headlights have a slightly reduced output
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear suspension is low
Both headlights have slightly reduced output
Inner surface of front brake disc's going rusty
Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
battery insecure
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear of o/s outer sill going rusty
Cat loose inside box.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Cat loose inside box.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Slight coolant leak from front to rear pipes
Coolant pipes along floorpan corroded/leaking
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Coolant pipes along floorpan corroded/leaking
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
non obligatory lamp insecure/defective
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
non obligatory lamp insecure/defective
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W266 LAN is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 W266 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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W266 LAN is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 March 2000.
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