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W271 RRL

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,989 mi
Last recorded50,989 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 RRL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 50,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.95mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 46,678 miles

Front Heavily wax oiled

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Looks like its got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Heavily wax oiled

Fail 21 May 2025 46,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Heavily wax oiled

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Looks like its got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Heavily wax oiled

Pass 9 Jul 2024 41,507 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 40,953 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 40,367 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 39,103 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 37,708 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,103 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,582 miles

both headlamps reflectors slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2018 34,581 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamps reflectors slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2017 32,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear end of sill closing panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 29,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface cracks on front tyres

Fail 19 Jun 2014 27,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface cracks on front tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Uneven tread wear to both front tyres.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,765 miles

Inner tread edge of both front tyres worn off.

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Surface cracks to both front tyres.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 22,765 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Inner tread edge of both front tyres worn off.

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Surface cracks to both front tyres.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,215 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,494 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,748 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 13,838 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 12,314 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 10,499 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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W271 RRL is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W271 RRL, 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 W271 RRL registered?

W271 RRL is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W271 RRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W271 RRL shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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