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IAZ 255

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,357 mi
Last recorded52,357 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIAZ 255
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 52,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 51,146 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under side corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,456 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 50,129 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 46,125 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 46,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,664 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 38,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,536 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,568 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 34,695 miles

Both headlights have poor pattern.

N/S/R tyre has cuts on sidewall.

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,176 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 32,176 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,778 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 27,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,741 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 20,229 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,632 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,920 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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IAZ 255 is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 IAZ 255, 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 IAZ 255 registered?

IAZ 255 is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is IAZ 255 safe to buy?

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