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X874 JAU

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,801 mi
Last recorded90,801 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX874 JAU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 90,801 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,602 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,195 miles

vehicle appears to have been standing

Pass 8 Nov 2021 89,680 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,047 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 88,401 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe which is part of flexi hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe which is part of flexi hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

many underside components are corroded including sills, sub frames, suspension and floor pan

Pass 18 Oct 2018 87,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside front tyre is slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside front tyre is slightly out of shape on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,468 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 84,031 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,735 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2015 80,733 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,253 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 77,051 miles

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

engine has slight knock when loading

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,152 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

front to rear metal brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,385 miles

all brake discs surface corrosion on inner faces

both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

front to rear metal brake pipes heavily greased

rear subframe heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Feb 2012 75,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs surface corrosion on inner faces

both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

front to rear metal brake pipes heavily greased

rear subframe heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,625 miles

front and rear disc corroded

front to rear brake pipe poor

n/s/rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2011 74,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear disc corroded

front to rear brake pipe poor

n/s/rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,318 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

rear discs poor condition

rear exhaust box has slight blow

Fail 17 Feb 2010 73,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

rear discs poor condition

rear exhaust box has slight blow

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,924 miles

suspension low

Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,985 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

suspension slightly low

Fail 9 Apr 2008 62,985 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

suspension slightly low

Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,812 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 54,559 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,945 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 44,945 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre scrubbed inner edge

off side rear brake pipe corroded

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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X874 JAU is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X874 JAU, 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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X874 JAU is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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