MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All discs corroded inner edges
Front tyres wearing edges
O/S trackrod end has play
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Washers poor
Wipers streak
All discs corroded inner edges
Front tyres wearing edges
O/S trackrod end has play
Washers poor
Wipers streak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
coolant leak from underneath vehicle.
corrosion to inner faces of rear brake discs.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
coolant leak from underneath vehicle.
corrosion to inner faces of rear brake discs.
n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r top swivels have slight play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
50% of center stop light bulbs are not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine inner wing cover insecure
n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r top swivels have slight play
o/s n/s/f wheels rubbing on plastic arches
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
front and rear subframes showing signs of corrosion.
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W238 SGJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SGJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was W238 SGJ registered?
W238 SGJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 July 2000.
Is W238 SGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for W238 SGJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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