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Y246 JMJ

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,608 mi
Last recorded58,608 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 JMJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 58,608 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 58,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 58,336 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 58,336 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,124 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,818 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 57,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

fluid suspension system,offside and nearside suspension ride height low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,800 miles

fluid suspension system,offside and nearside suspension ride height low

Fail 14 Mar 2012 45,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fluid suspension system,offside and nearside suspension ride height low

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,960 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 44,946 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,561 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 44,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 42,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,132 miles

headlamp reflectors poor

Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,678 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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Y246 JMJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y246 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 Y246 JMJ registered?

Y246 JMJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y246 JMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y246 JMJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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