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W4 DJF

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,571 mi
Last recorded46,571 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 DJF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 46,571 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 46,565 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 46,507 miles

Emissions not tested miss firering (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Inner tyre perished on edge

Offside Front Inner tyre perished on edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,753 miles

Front and rear sunspensions components are very corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 45,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front and rear sunspensions components are very corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,333 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Centre stop light has one bulb not working

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,679 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 43,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Socket jammed onto offside front wheel bolt

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,581 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,512 miles

rear indicators pale

slight movement in both front track rod ends (under load)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,665 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 36,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,071 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 33,066 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W4 DJF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W4 DJF, 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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W4 DJF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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