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W121 JEN

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,479 mi
Last recorded52,479 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 JEN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 52,479 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule very slight (1.1.12 (f) (i))

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2025 52,469 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear anti roll bar rubbers cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion front and rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 52,220 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,055 miles

Subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 51,816 miles

Subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,652 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,424 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS Rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underbody pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 51,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of flexi hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of flexi hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underbody pipework corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 51,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 50,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 50,691 miles

Near side front sub frame mount deteriorated.

Pass 11 May 2016 50,356 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 49,844 miles

Cracking to inner side wall of offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play to nearside steering rack tie arm

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in nearside steering rack tie arm

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,319 miles

Front pads wearing thin, discs corroded

Rear pads wearing thin, discs corroded

Slight play in the nsf steering trackrod end

Pass 22 May 2012 47,572 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake discs corroded in areas

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 10 May 2012 47,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake discs corroded on inside lips

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 3 May 2011 45,765 miles

P.A.S. turns to left

Pass 6 May 2010 43,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front tyres wearing out inner shoulders

Fail 5 May 2010 43,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front tyres wearing out inner shoulders

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,432 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,865 miles

slight bulge in outter wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2007 35,631 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 35,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front and nearside front tyers badly shoulderd on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2006 32,130 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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W121 JEN is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W121 JEN, 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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W121 JEN is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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