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W354 WHJ

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,927 mi
Last recorded80,927 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 WHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2025 80,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 77,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber and strap (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 73,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 71,496 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside sill coorroded

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 68,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 66,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,729 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer sill correded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both central bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 63,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,723 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% rear high level brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracked in tread and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,973 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 58,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 58,340 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 55,474 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Dec 2011 52,617 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,284 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 49,284 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 46,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 43,461 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 39,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,910 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 32,446 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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W354 WHJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W354 WHJ, 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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W354 WHJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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