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W261 JPG

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

58,458 mi
Last recorded58,458 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 JPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2020 58,458 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 58,445 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 58,412 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 58,410 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,654 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 57,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,577 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage sill end (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disks (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 55,574 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop all bump stops (2.4.A.1a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage sill end (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disks (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,090 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 55,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 55,047 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,947 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 53,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

suspension low

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,598 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 52,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear abs wire bracket insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,356 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 51,353 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,782 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,477 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,943 miles

Near side rear tyre on legal minimum

Fail 20 Oct 2006 40,943 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Near side rear tyre on legal limit

Inbalance on front brakes

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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W261 JPG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W261 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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W261 JPG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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