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V974 MWT

2000 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,081 mi
Last recorded97,081 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 MWT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 97,081 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 93,875 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 93,870 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 92,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 92,297 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed due too engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,379 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion o/s rear lower wheel arch

Pass 3 Aug 2020 85,793 miles

Offside Front lower arm just starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2020 85,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front lower arm just starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,674 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,344 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 83,342 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play underload (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play underload (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,480 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,679 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,983 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,040 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,832 miles

washers only just hit screen

Fail 5 Nov 2012 68,832 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

washers only just hit screen

Pass 7 Sep 2011 68,660 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 68,652 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,110 miles

Catalytic Converter broken inside box but still works

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

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

Suspension very low and has little movement

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,969 miles

185/55/15 tyres fitted to front and 205/50/15 tyres fitted to rear

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Surface rust on rear brake pipes and all brake discs

Fail 18 Sep 2009 66,969 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

185/55/15 tyres fitted to front and 205/50/15 tyres fitted to rear

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Surface rust on rear brake pipes and all brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,978 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,638 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,718 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2005 53,076 miles

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

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

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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V974 MWT is a 2000 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V974 MWT, 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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V974 MWT is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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