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X286 TJO

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

51,554 mi
Last recorded51,554 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 TJO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 51,554 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 51,548 miles

Emissions unable to be completed missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 51,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Jan 2025 51,499 miles

Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2020 51,452 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 50,433 miles

slight play in nsf inner steering arm

Fail 27 Jul 2018 50,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

slight play in nsf inner steering arm

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,373 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 50,372 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,330 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front and rear subframes corroded

suspension low

Fail 22 Oct 2015 50,330 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from t piece to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front and rear subframes corroded

suspension low

Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,004 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 49,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,688 miles

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

clutch hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 49,674 miles

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

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

clutch hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,428 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 49,427 miles

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

n/s front tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,994 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,620 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 44,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,855 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 42,853 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,741 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 42,737 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,765 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 40,765 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,735 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 33,735 miles

Parking 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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X286 TJO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 X286 TJO, 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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X286 TJO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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