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W12 KAT

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,516 mi
Last recorded99,516 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 KAT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 99,516 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of dipstick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 91,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 91,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 86,956 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 86,956 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 83,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,444 miles

Both front headlamps beam image poor

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,308 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,022 miles

headlamp inner lenses becoming opache

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 4 Aug 2017 83,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp inner lenses becoming opache

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,956 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 21 Jul 2016 81,956 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Aug 2015 79,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,317 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,570 miles

radiator missing cooling fins

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,286 miles

o/s/f tyre wornto 3mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,800 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,358 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,214 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2008 58,031 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,032 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm in centre of tread area

Pass 14 Aug 2006 50,020 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2006 50,020 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2005 45,454 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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W12 KAT 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 80%.

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 W12 KAT, 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 W12 KAT registered?

W12 KAT is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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