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W885 JPA

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,337 mi
Last recorded29,337 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW885 JPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 29,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 29,337 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 28,984 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 28,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rear of front wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 28,324 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 27,218 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,920 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 25,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,762 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,626 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,454 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,824 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,611 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,073 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,812 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,885 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,901 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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W885 JPA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W885 JPA, 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 W885 JPA registered?

W885 JPA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W885 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W885 JPA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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