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V836 FJA

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,948 mi
Last recorded80,948 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV836 FJA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,948 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 80,915 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,865 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,832 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,707 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 80,345 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 80,345 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,041 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 78,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,963 miles

front brake pads appear well worn

nearside headlamp deteriorated affecting light output, close to failure

offside headlamp deteriorated affecting light output but not severely

Fail 5 Aug 2011 76,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake pads appear well worn

nearside headlamp deteriorated affecting light output, close to failure

offside headlamp deteriorated affecting light output but not severely

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,588 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

auxillery belt perished

both headlamp aims and beam quality poor

front to rear coolant pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 May 2009 75,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

car pressurising coolant system badly, engine fault

front wipers poor

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2009 75,105 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

car pressurising coolant system badly, engine fault

front wipers poor

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2008 72,105 miles

both front and rear subframes corroding

both rear tyres on 2mm of tread

exhaust heavly corroded

front and rear brakes look worn

slight play in nearside front top ball joint

Pass 8 Feb 2007 64,650 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 64,650 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipes behind covers unable to fully check

Covers fitted to inner wings unable to fully check

Front and rear subframes rusty both sides to them

Full exhaust system rusty

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front wiper blade slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,776 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 55,776 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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V836 FJA 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 73.7%.

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 V836 FJA, 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 V836 FJA registered?

V836 FJA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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