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W362 LNR

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,768 mi
Last recorded52,768 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW362 LNR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,768 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,112 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 51,108 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,747 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre is bold on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2016 50,744 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre is bold on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,833 miles

front brake discs are in poor condtion

front subframe is coroeded

front washer jets are poor

Fail 26 Feb 2015 50,832 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs are in poor condtion

front subframe is coroeded

front washer jets are poor

Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front sub-frame starting to corroded

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 19 Feb 2013 48,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine lumpy on tickover and emmissions high but bet test passed

interior rear view mirror insecure but passenger door mirror fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2013 48,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine lumpy on tickover and emmissions high but bet test passed

interior rear view mirror insecure but passenger door mirror fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,489 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 46,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,095 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 43,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,003 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,640 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,734 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 35,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 31,206 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 24,988 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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W362 LNR is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W362 LNR, 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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What year was W362 LNR registered?

W362 LNR is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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