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G3 JFA

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,961 mi
Last recorded53,961 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 JFA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,961 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 51,932 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 49,808 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 49,116 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 49,115 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 48,021 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 46,716 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,482 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 46,436 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 46,418 miles

Airbag light came on at beginning of test but went off

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front and rear suspension and steering components corroded

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and patterns poor

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 46,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Airbag light came on at beginning of test but went off

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front and rear suspension and steering components corroded

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and patterns poor

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,173 miles

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Headlamp patterns poor due to lense deterioration

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 46,173 miles

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

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

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Headlamp patterns poor due to lense deterioration

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,053 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 45,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,413 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 39,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,611 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear discs pitted

Fail 25 Jan 2013 36,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear discs pitted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,742 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 34,740 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 21 Jul 2011 33,336 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,188 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 25,947 miles

Offside 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,170 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,731 miles

High level stop light not working if this is wired in it must work

Suspension partially deflated

Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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G3 JFA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G3 JFA, 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 G3 JFA registered?

G3 JFA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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