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W862 PGJ

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

20,797 mi
Last recorded20,797 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW862 PGJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 20,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 20,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch cable rubbing on coolant hose

Pass 21 Jul 2025 20,272 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 20,215 miles

HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION TOO LOW

Pass 21 Jul 2023 20,152 miles

Hydraulic Suspension To Low

Pass 22 Jul 2022 20,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 19,917 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 19,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 19,489 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 18,866 miles

handbrake warning lamp faulty

Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,465 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,789 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 17,789 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 17,359 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Interior mirror loose at mounting

Pass 22 Jul 2015 17,359 miles

Interior mirror loose at mounting

Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,983 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 16,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

offside rear tyre has cuts to inner side wall

washer fluid thick

Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,952 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,914 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,866 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,675 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,259 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 14,961 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 13,519 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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W862 PGJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W862 PGJ, 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 W862 PGJ registered?

W862 PGJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W862 PGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W862 PGJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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