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W198 JPA

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,795 mi
Last recorded67,795 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 JPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 67,795 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,122 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,840 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,060 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,767 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,909 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 50,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,026 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 49,019 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,534 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,732 miles

offside rear tyre cut on side wall requires rplacement

Fail 15 Apr 2009 45,732 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre cut on side wall requires rplacement

Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,337 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 7 Jan 2008 43,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,603 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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W198 JPA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W198 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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What year was W198 JPA registered?

W198 JPA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W198 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 JPA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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