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DEL 5L

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

17,276 mi
Last recorded17,276 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 5L
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 17,276 miles

front boot covers and under body trays

Pass 25 Jul 2023 17,089 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 16,673 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 16,673 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 16,161 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 16,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 15,839 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 15,839 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 15,273 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 15,273 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 14,954 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 14,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 14,275 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,861 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 13,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 12,942 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 12,942 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 11,781 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 9,247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,425 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 6,817 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 4,975 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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DEL 5L is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DEL 5L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEL 5L registered?

DEL 5L is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is DEL 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEL 5L shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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