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W265 JPG

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 JPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 102,391 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 102,389 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,469 miles

Nearside Lower body has damage

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 93,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower body has damage

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 85,216 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 84,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corriosion under vehicle

n/s sill panel damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,761 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Fail 29 May 2014 75,756 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front screen wash jet requires attention

Pass 28 May 2012 62,829 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside sill panel damaged

Fail 24 May 2011 60,275 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside sill panel damaged

Pass 24 May 2011 60,275 miles

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

nearside sill panel damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,524 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 56,524 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,456 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,438 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 48,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

hi-level brake not working

rear disks pitted

Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,095 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 40,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,209 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 36,209 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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W265 JPG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W265 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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W265 JPG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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