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W252 WGS

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,260 mi
Last recorded58,260 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 WGS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 58,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper Ball Joint Very Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Lower Main Arms Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 58,259 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Both Rear Trailing Rods/Lower Suspension Arms Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper Ball Joint Very Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and Nearside Reduced Light Output (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 55,260 miles

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

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

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both Rear, Rear Tie/Tracking Rods Outer Ball Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Tie Rods/Lower Suspension Arms Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 55,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulging Circumference of Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both Rear, Rear Tie/Tracking Rods Outer Ball Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Tie Rods/Lower Suspension Arms Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 50,839 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners Near Metal Wear Indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod and Outer Bush Both Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod and Outer Bush Both Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 6 Jun 2022 46,155 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 46,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 39,457 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,794 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine (heater hose joint) very sight seepage ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,472 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,976 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 33,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2016 33,704 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,062 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,924 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2014 31,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 31,907 miles

headlamp aims on limit.

Pass 31 May 2008 31,793 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 31,275 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 30,540 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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W252 WGS is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W252 WGS, 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 W252 WGS registered?

W252 WGS is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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