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W131 RPO

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,705 mi
Last recorded44,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 RPO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 44,705 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 44,705 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 42,919 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,247 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,555 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,002 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,247 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 32,960 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 32,960 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 31,756 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,175 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,333 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 30,333 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,375 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,874 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 25,146 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 518,065 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2004 20,576 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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W131 RPO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W131 RPO, 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 W131 RPO registered?

W131 RPO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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