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W198 YHJ

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,606 mi
Last recorded91,606 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 YHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 91,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 79,760 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,717 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,555 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 74,548 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 72,312 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front small cuts to outer wall

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 69,760 miles

Nearside unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

o/s/r and n/s/r upper ball joints on hub have slight play

Fail 22 Dec 2017 69,737 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

o/s/r and n/s/r upper ball joints on hub have slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2016 66,058 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 60,677 miles

offside tail pipe broken off

Fail 23 Dec 2015 60,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside tail pipe broken off

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,639 miles

all discs rusty from standing

exhaust system very rusty & tail pipe offside comeaway

Fail 27 Jun 2014 60,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

car sits low

exhaust system very rusty

meatal water pipe along floor leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,960 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,354 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 47,226 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 35,435 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 YHJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

W198 YHJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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