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W221 HJW

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,598 mi
Last recorded59,598 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 HJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 59,598 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,647 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim kick to far to left

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy May be bearing or disc ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint to suspension unit dust cover not on right ? (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 58,647 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective Rattling in side (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated May be bearing or disc ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim kick to far to left

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy May be bearing or disc ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Been reset (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint to suspension unit dust cover not on right ? (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,723 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 57,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 57,052 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 56,203 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 56,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,701 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,730 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,350 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some corrosion in front brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some corrosion in front brake discs

Fail 18 Apr 2011 48,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some corrosion in front brake discs

Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,699 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,971 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,450 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,913 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 45,913 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,954 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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W221 HJW is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W221 HJW, 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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W221 HJW is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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