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W228 HSS

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,038 mi
Last recorded62,038 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 HSS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 62,038 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 61,739 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 61,391 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 60,812 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 60,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 60,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 59,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 59,270 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,537 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 58,537 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

clutch pipe badly corroded

tailbox corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2017 57,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

clutch pipe badly corroded

tailbox corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,980 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 55,980 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,319 miles

CLUTCH PIPE CORRODED

N/S/F FLEXI HOSE FERRILS CORRODED

N/S/F SHOCKER SLIGHT MISTING

N/S/F TRACK ROD END SLIGHT MOVEMENT

N/S/F WHEEL BAERING SLIGHT NOISEY

SLIGHT MOVEMENT AT N/S/R UPPER BALL JOINT

Fail 27 Mar 2014 55,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

CLUTCH PIPE CORRODED

N/S/F WHEEL BAERING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT AT N/S/R UPPER BALL JOINT

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 53,883 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,936 miles

Movement on o/s rear brake caliper spindle

Fail 30 Mar 2011 52,276 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,914 miles

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2010 51,914 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,995 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 5 Mar 2009 49,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,572 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 44,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Coolant leak

brake warning light on dash remains on at all times

Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,636 miles

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Fail 2 Mar 2007 38,636 miles

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

front pipe flei split

h/brake setting of warning light int.

n/s/r disc slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper torn

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,859 miles

Handbrake not locking wheels

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 32,859 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hand brake not locking wheels

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W228 HSS is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W228 HSS, 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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W228 HSS is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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