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V740 PKM

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,315 mi
Last recorded76,315 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 PKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 76,315 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 75,220 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,384 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,455 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,012 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,266 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded.

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 56,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded.

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 56,817 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,877 miles

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated.

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 53,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated.

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,514 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,572 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,873 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,643 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 36,772 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 34,433 miles

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

crack in n/s/f indicator lens

Pass 11 May 2007 29,333 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 23,968 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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V740 PKM is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V740 PKM, 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 V740 PKM registered?

V740 PKM is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V740 PKM safe to buy?

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