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W164 JPA

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,086 mi
Last recorded59,086 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 JPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 59,086 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 58,502 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 55,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 53,270 miles

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

Rear clutch slave leaking

Pass 11 May 2021 51,255 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Front washers poor

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 50,181 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp beam image is slightly irregular but unlikely to dazzle

Fail 1 Jun 2020 50,181 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Rectified PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp beam image is slightly irregular but unlikely to dazzle

Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,085 miles

high level brake light has segments not working

slight interference on rear lights

Fail 25 Apr 2019 49,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

high level brake light has segments not working

slight interference on rear lights

Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,847 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 44,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,536 miles

suspension hydro system requires attention

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,668 miles

slight distorion in all road wheel edges

Fail 21 Mar 2014 38,666 miles

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

both rear tyres show heavy perishing / cracking

slight distorion in all road wheel edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,562 miles

all steering + suspension showing age

o/s/f wheel has slight distortion

Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all steering + suspension showing age

o/s/f wheel has slight distortion

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,298 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 32,833 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 32,238 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 32,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,784 miles

Near side front tyre low on tread (inside edge).

Pass 2 May 2008 31,452 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,502 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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W164 JPA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W164 JPA, 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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W164 JPA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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