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W238 SGJ

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,630 mi
Last recorded98,630 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 SGJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,630 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 95,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 95,399 miles

All discs corroded inner edges

Front tyres wearing edges

O/S trackrod end has play

Washers poor

Wipers streak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 93,909 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 93,908 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 84,705 miles

coolant leak from underneath vehicle.

corrosion to inner faces of rear brake discs.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 84,705 miles

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.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,712 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,388 miles

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r top swivels have slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2011 71,388 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,402 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,402 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,482 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 55,482 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,771 miles

front and rear subframes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,011 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 50,004 miles

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.

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 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.

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W238 SGJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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