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V396 HFJ

2000 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,110 mi
Last recorded71,110 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 HFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 71,110 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 69,597 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 65,328 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,870 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top pin worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fluid leaking from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 21 Feb 2022 63,109 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 63,108 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 62,503 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 15 Feb 2021 62,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,814 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly unevenly

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside headlamp light output reduced

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

windscreen washers poor

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside head lamp light output slightly reduced

parking brake performance only just met requirments

Pass 8 Feb 2018 58,247 miles

Nearside dip beam slightly dim

Nearside screen wash jet poor aim

front to rear coolant pipes slightly corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Feb 2018 58,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside dip beam slightly dim

Nearside screen wash jet poor aim

front to rear coolant pipes slightly corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,539 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 56,448 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. NSR 205/50/15 OSR 195/55/15 (4.1.A.1a)

FOOT BRAKE EFFORT LOW (54%)

Front HEAD LIGHT PATTERNS VERY POOR

Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,073 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 55,073 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 53,786 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,063 miles

subframes & suspension lightly corroded.

under floor coolant pipes corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under floor coolant pipes corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 50,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under floor coolant pipes corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,458 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,415 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,743 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,812 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,069 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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V396 HFJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in White 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 V396 HFJ, 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 V396 HFJ registered?

V396 HFJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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