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X303 JAJ

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,760 mi
Last recorded79,760 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 JAJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,760 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) lot of surface corrosion Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavily waxed and under sealed every where side skirts fitted can not view the sills

Pass 20 Aug 2022 78,903 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) lot of surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 77,730 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lot of surface corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,661 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,425 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lot of surface corrosion every where

Fail 16 Aug 2019 75,420 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lot of surface corrosion every where

Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,813 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 70,823 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 70,817 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres perished & cracking badly

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,718 miles

All tyre cracked in tread and side walls

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,030 miles

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

tyres flat

Fail 15 Jun 2015 70,030 miles

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

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

tyres flat

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,991 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,991 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,325 miles

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

Nearside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,890 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 64,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all four brake discs corroded.

metal fuel pipes very corroded at rear.

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

offside door external handle insecure, though door can still be opened.

offside rear wheel appears to have excessive camber relative to nearside.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,790 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 62,790 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,881 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 44,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,938 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 42,921 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 40,579 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 38,155 miles

coolant leaking

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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X303 JAJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue 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 X303 JAJ, 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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X303 JAJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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