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W122 GBE

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,059 mi
Last recorded81,059 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 GBE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 81,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,751 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 79,727 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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 79,712 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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 78,089 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 76,327 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 76,314 miles

Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 74,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 71,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 69,132 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 67,232 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,814 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 63,795 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,970 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,091 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,421 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 56,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,227 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 53,214 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,930 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,828 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in rear suspension arms

suspension very hard and low

Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in rear suspension arms

suspension very hard and low

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,369 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 46,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,003 miles

slight play in near side rear bottom shocker bush

slight play in off side rear upper ball joint

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,469 miles

both rear shocker bottom bushes worn

Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,656 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 39,656 miles

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

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

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

light exhaust blow

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,829 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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W122 GBE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W122 GBE, 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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W122 GBE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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