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J1 VEM

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

43,046 mi
Last recorded43,046 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 VEM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 43,046 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On all corners on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim is right on the limit.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake has only just passed, Advise adjustment.

Rear fuel pipes are starting to corrode

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four are starting to corrode. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 43,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On all corners on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake has only just passed, Advise adjustment.

Rear fuel pipes are starting to corrode

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four are starting to corrode. (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 42,816 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 42,816 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 42,622 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded l

Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,492 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 42,492 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,317 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 42,294 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 42,294 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 41,988 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 25 May 2016 41,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2015 41,392 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 41,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 41,049 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,897 miles

os rear sill panel corroded

slight play in ns front upper ball joint

Fail 29 Apr 2013 40,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

os rear sill panel corroded

slight play in ns front upper ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,377 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,588 miles

Both the headlight aims are right on the limit.

Both the sills at the rear are right on the limit for corrosion.

Slight play in both the front and the N/S/R wheels.

The rear inner brake discs are slightly starting to corrode.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 39,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both the sills at the rear are right on the limit for corrosion.

Slight play in both the front and the N/S/R wheels.

The rear inner brake discs are slightly starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,750 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,655 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 36,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,826 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 35,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2007 31,926 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 31,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 26,408 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,414 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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J1 VEM is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 J1 VEM, 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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J1 VEM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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