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W338 LBL

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,911 mi
Last recorded95,911 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 LBL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,911 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 95,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspenion pump up required

Fail 23 Mar 2013 87,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 79,914 miles

Front subframe corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2011 77,593 miles

N/S/R brake discs badly scored

N/S/R inner brake pad possibly below 1.5mm unable to asses properly

N/S/R possible calliper fault

Fail 2 Apr 2011 77,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front discs corroding

N/S/R brake discs badly scored

N/S/R inner brake pad possibly below 1.5mm unable to asses properly

N/S/R possible calliper fault

O/S/F Head light aim week

Pass 31 Mar 2010 66,571 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 59,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 51,205 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,205 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,744 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 44,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,370 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,493 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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W338 LBL is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W338 LBL, 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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W338 LBL is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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