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S3 MRE

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,496 mi
Last recorded68,496 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 MRE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 68,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,471 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 68,452 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 68,447 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,396 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,376 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 68,318 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 68,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 68,169 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 68,130 miles

Offside Front Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,933 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,713 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 67,454 miles

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 Mar 2014 67,332 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 67,197 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 67,079 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres starting ti crack on inner side wall

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,994 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 66,636 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,340 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 62,774 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 57,611 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 42,635 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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S3 MRE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S3 MRE, 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 S3 MRE?

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What year was S3 MRE registered?

S3 MRE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is S3 MRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 MRE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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