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X59 PHJ

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,493 mi
Last recorded85,493 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 PHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 85,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 85,493 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 82,825 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill panel weak but not holed

Pass 22 Apr 2023 80,202 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 80,201 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 77,663 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 75,500 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 75,489 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 75,176 miles

Body has slight corrosion General underside condition (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted & damp

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 74,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2015 74,435 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2015 74,431 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box strap broken

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,039 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 74,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

cat heat shield loose

rear exhaust box strap broken

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,509 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 72,509 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 68,271 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 68,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,120 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,684 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,973 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,631 miles

Advice check front tracking, as inner corners of both tyres prematurely worn, but tyre depth thred not below 1.6mm.

N/sfront head light has a small crack, but not effecting beam image.

NOTE: Off/s/rear tyre has several deep cuts and not reaching cords.

Off/s/front top suspention ball joint has slight play.

Slight play in steering rack.

there is a stone chip in zone ''A''. Measures chip lenght 8mm.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 40,841 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 40,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 30,700 miles

O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT. †O/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.ADVISE REPLACEMENT. †

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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X59 PHJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green 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 X59 PHJ, 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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X59 PHJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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