2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 MG Mgf MOT pass rate and common faults

964 MOT tests in 2024. 67.0% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time67.0%
Failed or needed repairs33.0%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 964 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.9%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.9%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.8%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.7%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.6%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes21.6%
  2. Lights & electrics16.8%
  3. Suspension15.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  6. Tyres4.3%
  7. Steering4.1%
  8. Body & chassis3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 MG Mgf?

In 2024, 67.0% of 2000 MG Mgf cars passed their MOT first time, across 964 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 MG Mgf?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 MG Mgf reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).