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W238 JPG

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

74,890 mi
Last recorded74,890 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 JPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 74,890 miles

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

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

n/s/f sunvisor hanging down

suspension low

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,561 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 71,556 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 70,179 miles

nearside suspension low

Fail 11 Nov 2008 70,179 miles

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

nearside suspension low

Pass 9 Nov 2007 64,188 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 64,177 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 64,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

play both sides front upper balljoints, offside worst

suspension height low all round

Fail 2 Aug 2007 62,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,845 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 50,845 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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W238 JPG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 W238 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.

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What year was W238 JPG registered?

W238 JPG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W238 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 JPG shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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