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2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,011 mi
Last recorded47,011 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration298 BKR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 47,011 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 47,009 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2025 44,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 iner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 44,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 iner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 40,359 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 40,359 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 39,440 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 39,324 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 39,206 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 39,206 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,481 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,278 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,462 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,320 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,350 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,168 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 35,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,773 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,487 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,993 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,335 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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298 BKR is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 298 BKR, 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 298 BKR registered?

298 BKR is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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