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W358 JPG

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,756 mi
Last recorded72,756 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 JPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 72,756 miles

Oil leak

pipe and flexi to clutch slave cylinder corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,027 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 67,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,429 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,428 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 56,732 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,693 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 55,693 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,974 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 53,974 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,886 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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W358 JPG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W358 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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What year was W358 JPG registered?

W358 JPG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W358 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W358 JPG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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