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X293 JMJ

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,421 mi
Last recorded59,421 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX293 JMJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 59,421 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 59,421 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 59,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 59,403 miles

All 4 brakes slightly binding.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Front tyre slight perishing and wearing on inside edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,400 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW AND CRACKED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 26 Aug 2021 59,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected STEERING RACK MOUNT (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW AND CRACKED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,396 miles

Nearside Very slight binding to front and rear brakes, not to excess.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inside edge, not to excess. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 59,396 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Very slight binding to front and rear brakes, not to excess.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inside edge, not to excess. 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 58,260 miles

Nearside Front Very slight binding on front brake, not to excess.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to show signs of perishing, not to excess. 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 58,260 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Very slight binding on front brake, not to excess.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to show signs of perishing, not to excess. 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 54,411 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 54,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washers not hitting screen (no power) (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,499 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,630 miles

N/s/f tyre is perished but not exposing any cords.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,554 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 42,307 miles

N/s/f tyre wall is slightly perished.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 42,037 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,439 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,122 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 41,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,253 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,903 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,907 miles

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

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

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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X293 JMJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X293 JMJ, 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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What year was X293 JMJ registered?

X293 JMJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X293 JMJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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