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W284 CJW

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

50,549 mi
Last recorded50,549 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW284 CJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 50,549 miles

All suspension components corroded

Both subframes corroded

Front tyres 12 years old

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres 14 years old

Pass 27 May 2025 50,487 miles

All front suspension components /subframe corroded

All rear suspension components / subframe corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both / almost fail (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched /scuffed (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant pipes corroded

wipers judder /smear

Pass 22 May 2024 50,440 miles

All suspension components corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded /almost fail (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 50,383 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydro elastic suspension. Nearside ride height slightly lower than offside

Main coolant pipes from front to back heavily corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 50,329 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 50,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n s f and o s f flexi hose metal section of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 50,206 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n s f and o s f flexi hose metal section of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 50,174 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 50,127 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 50,115 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 50,020 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 50,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 49,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 49,857 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 49,857 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 49,472 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to split

offside front tyre worn low outer edge and splits in tread

offside to nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 12 May 2014 49,017 miles

rear brake pipe on bulkhead corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 48,560 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 48,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges and starting to go out of shape 215/40/zr16

rear brake pipes at 3 way union rusty

suspension level low

Pass 18 May 2012 47,453 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 May 2012 47,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 May 2011 46,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 45,969 miles

all tyres cracking in tread pattern

front brake discs corroded on inner diac

Pass 16 May 2009 45,209 miles

buld out in eye level brake light

n/s/r & o/s/r direction indicators slight discoloured

Fail 7 May 2009 45,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Bulb out in eye level brake light

Car is overheating

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres perished & cracked.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,662 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 39,642 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 37,394 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 37,394 miles

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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W284 CJW is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W284 CJW, 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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W284 CJW is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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