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X479 WJR

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,033 mi
Last recorded83,033 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 WJR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 83,033 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 81,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 81,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,474 miles

co emissions only just passed test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes and assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,242 miles

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

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

both front wheels scrubbing inner arches

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,013 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 78,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 77,397 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

N/s/f wiper slightly deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Slight exhaust leak & exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 69,143 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,159 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2010 55,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,831 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 44,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 36,395 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2008 36,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 10,881 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 7,614 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 6,687 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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X479 WJR is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X479 WJR, 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 X479 WJR registered?

X479 WJR is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X479 WJR safe to buy?

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