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R5 FAJ

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,053 mi
Last recorded48,053 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 FAJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,053 miles

front discs/pads worn

suspension low

Fail 29 Sep 2008 48,052 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

front discs/pads worn

suspension low

Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,611 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge †rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,002 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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R5 FAJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R5 FAJ, 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 R5 FAJ registered?

R5 FAJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is R5 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 FAJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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