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W948 PJH

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,647 mi
Last recorded94,647 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW948 PJH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 94,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,202 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 94,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 94,006 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,151 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,122 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 92,122 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 91,892 miles

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

bolts missing from gearbox mounting

front and rear subframes have advanced corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2011 91,892 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bolts missing from gearbox mounting

front and rear subframes have advanced corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,907 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion forming in front & rear suspension sub frames & components.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 85,894 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion forming in front & rear suspension sub frames & components.

Pass 3 May 2008 83,762 miles

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

front and rear discs surface corrosion

n/s front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,153 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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W948 PJH is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W948 PJH, 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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W948 PJH is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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