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W489 LNP

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,568 mi
Last recorded84,568 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 LNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,568 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,634 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 79,798 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 79,798 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 77,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,039 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,423 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,969 miles

near side front tyre wearing on in side edge

slight play in near side front ball joint

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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W489 LNP is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W489 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W489 LNP registered?

W489 LNP is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W489 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 LNP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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