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V217 MVC

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,932 mi
Last recorded85,932 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 MVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 85,932 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 84,743 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 83,741 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 81,348 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 76,159 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 74,714 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,095 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/r15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch pipe to flexi hose on gear box slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 72,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe which runs across rear bulk head, marked in chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose which joins to caliper,marked in chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lower pipe which joins t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/r15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch pipe to flexi hose on gear box slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 70,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 66,057 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust support strap corroded away

nearside exhaust mount worn

Fail 29 Jan 2015 66,057 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust support strap corroded away

nearside exhaust mount worn

Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 57,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 51,961 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight bind from n/s/f, n/s & o/s/r brakes

Fail 25 Jan 2012 43,729 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

slight bind from n/s/f, n/s & o/s/r brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,916 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,622 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside wiper smears

Fail 3 Jul 2010 33,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside wiper smears

Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,044 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 33,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,196 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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V217 MVC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V217 MVC, 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 V217 MVC registered?

V217 MVC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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