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W165 NNC

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,891 mi
Last recorded41,891 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 NNC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 41,891 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 40,763 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front and rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 40,106 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 38,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 38,706 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,681 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,566 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,432 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front wheel bearing very slight noise and very slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 17 May 2013 38,201 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,132 miles

both the front tyres smooth on the inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2011 31,132 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both the front tyres smooth on the inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,392 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,818 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,928 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate delamanated

trim hights low

Fail 4 Oct 2006 23,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear number plate delamanated

trim hights low

Pass 22 Sep 2005 19,361 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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W165 NNC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W165 NNC, 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 W165 NNC registered?

W165 NNC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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