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W359 WHJ

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,781 mi
Last recorded43,781 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 WHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 43,781 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 38,294 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,186 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,894 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 31,669 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,585 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 28,585 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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W359 WHJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W359 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W359 WHJ registered?

W359 WHJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W359 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W359 WHJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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