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W353 JPG

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,810 mi
Last recorded93,810 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 JPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 93,810 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 93,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear covered undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

underside and subframes part undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2020 91,295 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear covered undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

underside and subframes part undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,083 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f foglight lens smashed

o/s sill corroded to rear

Fail 4 Jul 2018 91,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust back box corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f foglight lens smashed

o/s sill corroded to rear

Pass 22 Jul 2017 90,919 miles

Offside Front advice slight play in track rod end

Offside Front advice wheel bearing noise no play advice condition

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer heavy corrosion (7.1.2)

advice under body area starting to corrode advice

Fail 22 Jul 2017 90,919 miles

Offside Front advice slight play in track rod end

Offside Front advice wheel bearing noise no play advice condition

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer heavy corrosion (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working new switch fitted to brake pedal (1.2.1b)

advice under body area starting to corrode advice

Pass 2 Jul 2016 89,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 89,541 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 89,541 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 88,362 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 88,286 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,199 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 84,894 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 84,893 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,996 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,313 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 81,311 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 74,676 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 71,369 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 71,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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W353 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 60.9%.

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 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 W353 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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W353 JPG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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