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W266 LAN

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

119,243 mi
Last recorded119,243 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 LAN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2018 119,243 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 117,544 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 117,544 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2016 117,455 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 116,927 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 115,334 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2013 111,409 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2013 111,402 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 111,386 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 107,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 104,516 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 104,428 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 100,923 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight coolant leak from front to rear pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,511 miles

Coolant pipes along floorpan corroded/leaking

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 94,511 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 86,059 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 85,839 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,315 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2007 76,089 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2006 65,542 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 65,542 miles

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.

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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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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