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W56 LJF

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,418 mi
Last recorded90,418 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 LJF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 90,418 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,812 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,288 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 77,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 75,243 miles

front and rear subframe starting to corrode

oil leak

slight damage to nearside rear wheel

slight play both sides rear suspension bushes

Fail 9 Nov 2007 75,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front and rear subframe starting to corrode

oil leak

slight damage to nearside rear wheel

slight play both sides rear suspension bushes

Pass 11 Nov 2006 66,850 miles

brake pipes to rear flexys starting to corrode.

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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W56 LJF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W56 LJF, 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 W56 LJF registered?

W56 LJF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W56 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W56 LJF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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