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X309 JMJ

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,292 mi
Last recorded86,292 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX309 JMJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2016 86,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,690 miles

front and rear subframes corroding

headlamps dim

underside corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,251 miles

front and rear subrames corroding

headlamps dim

racing seat and harness fitted

some wear in suspension bushes

Fail 12 Mar 2014 75,991 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear subrames corroding

headlamps dim

racing seat and harness fitted

some wear in suspension bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,248 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

race seat and seat belt fitted

windscreen wipers slow

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,604 miles

exhaust corroding

front and rear subframes corroding

headlamps dim

Fail 18 Jun 2012 69,572 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

exhaust corroding

front and rear subframes corroding

headlamps dim

Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,256 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 67,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,651 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 65,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,211 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 52,211 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,032 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 47,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 40,112 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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X309 JMJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X309 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 X309 JMJ registered?

X309 JMJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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