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W558 RRJ

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,960 mi
Last recorded125,960 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 RRJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,960 miles

Both rear tyres getting low,3mm..

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

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing outer edge..

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 125,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear tyres getting low,3mm..

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

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing outer edge..

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 122,925 miles

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

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

brake pipe (front to rear) poor condition

brake pipe (rear centre) poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2015 122,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

brake pipe (front to rear) poor condition

brake pipe (rear centre) poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2011 122,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre slightly cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2011 122,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2010 116,991 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 116,991 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2009 113,024 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,994 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 89,994 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 63,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,163 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 62,163 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 57,526 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 57,408 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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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W558 RRJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W558 RRJ, 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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W558 RRJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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