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V205 JLS

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,820 mi
Last recorded73,820 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 JLS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,820 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 59,136 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 59,107 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 59,948 miles
Pass 12 May 2007
Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,000 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 53,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

vehicle leans to the offside suspect suspension requires pumping up

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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V205 JLS is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V205 JLS, 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 V205 JLS registered?

V205 JLS is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V205 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V205 JLS shows 8 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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