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W938 YJW

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,459 mi
Last recorded47,459 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW938 YJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 47,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,088 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 47,069 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 46,787 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at gearbox area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 46,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at gearbox area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 46,596 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 46,493 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,327 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 46,327 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,092 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,085 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight under body corrosion in places

Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,888 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 44,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2014 44,436 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

offside rear lower suspention arm has play in outer void bush borderline

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 May 2013 43,441 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,285 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 41,734 miles

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

both rear inner tyre walls are perished

Fail 23 Apr 2011 41,725 miles

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

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

both rear inner tyre walls are perished

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,145 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 41,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,473 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,940 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,931 miles

suspension getting low

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 27,143 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 27,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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W938 YJW is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W938 YJW, 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 W938 YJW registered?

W938 YJW is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W938 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W938 YJW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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