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W191 JPG

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,228 mi
Last recorded63,228 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 JPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 63,228 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 63,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 63,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 61,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 May 2023 61,897 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 61,186 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all pitted from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 60,790 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,249 miles

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,161 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 46,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,480 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,182 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,509 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,419 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,947 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,150 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 27,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,635 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 22,635 miles

Offside Front 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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W191 JPG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W191 JPG, 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 W191 JPG registered?

W191 JPG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W191 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W191 JPG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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