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M500 MKT

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,863 mi
Last recorded62,863 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 MKT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 62,863 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 62,356 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 62,106 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 61,763 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 61,227 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 59,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear track control arm bent

Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All 4 shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 58,859 miles

Nearside Rear track control arm bent

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four shocks light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 58,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear track control arm bent

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four shocks light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 58,557 miles

Nearside Rear track control arm bent

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 58,554 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear track control arm bent

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,864 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 56,813 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,682 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,940 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 54,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 51,563 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 51,563 miles

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

EXHUAST BOX STRAP BROKEN BUT STILL SUPPORTED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 48,677 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 48,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2010 42,181 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 37,977 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 37,974 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 33,612 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 27,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2006 24,713 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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M500 MKT is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M500 MKT, 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

How do I check the history of M500 MKT?

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What year was M500 MKT registered?

M500 MKT is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is M500 MKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 MKT shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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