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A12 LWT

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,878 mi
Last recorded55,878 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LWT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 55,878 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components dry/rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2025 55,087 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 55,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 54,672 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing unevenly in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

various rear suspension components rusty/flakey

Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,183 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

various suspension components rusty/flakey

Fail 24 Feb 2023 54,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

various suspension components rusty/flakey

Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,743 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system rusted

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, slightly effecting the beam patterns and light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Both front to rear suspension pipe joint ferrules rusted (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 52,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil on outer casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil on outer casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 52,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,992 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,740 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,221 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,712 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 46,668 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,869 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,500 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,060 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

slight play evident offside front upper ball joint

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,964 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,960 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,666 miles

Steering bias to left

Fail 25 Sep 2009 32,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering bias to left

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,264 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,053 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 28,053 miles

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

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,590 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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A12 LWT is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A12 LWT, 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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A12 LWT is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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