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W416 LFJ

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW416 LFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2025

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 78,780 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,619 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,619 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,587 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,922 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 69,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,925 miles

185/55 R 15 tyres front

205/50 R 15 tyres rear

Fail 19 Mar 2014 66,925 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

185/55 R 15 tyres front

205/50 R 15 tyres rear

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,044 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,226 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,699 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,015 miles

Brake pipes starting to show signs of deterioration

Damage on nearside front tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 25 Mar 2010 56,004 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pipes starting to show signs of deterioration

Damage on nearside front tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside rear caliper looks damp but does not appear to be leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,161 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 54,140 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 52,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,377 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,368 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 48,177 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 48,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering not reacting as normal,pulls to n/s.

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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W416 LFJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W416 LFJ, 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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W416 LFJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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