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W428 LNP

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,969 mi
Last recorded59,969 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW428 LNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded at rear and all other brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between tread. 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at brake hose, clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill damaged

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed.

Fail 24 Feb 2021 59,968 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Back Tie-bar bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded at rear and all other brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between tread. 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at brake hose, clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill damaged

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,243 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 59,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front wipers split on ends

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corodded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 53,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,371 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 51,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,036 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 49,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,562 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,245 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 42,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,885 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,459 miles

hand brake just within limits

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,861 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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W428 LNP is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W428 LNP, 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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W428 LNP is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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