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W274 PLK

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,286 mi
Last recorded58,286 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 PLK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,286 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak appears to be coming from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 57,031 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 57,031 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 56,713 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 56,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

minor oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jun 2021 56,268 miles

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror insecure

minor oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Jun 2021 56,268 miles

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror insecure

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

minor oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jun 2020 55,778 miles

oil leak

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

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,693 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror insecure.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,554 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 52,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,790 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv both front headlamps beam pattern dull

adv nearside front mirror inscure

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,264 miles

adv nearside door mirro inscure

Fail 8 Jun 2015 48,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv nearside door mirro inscure

Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,056 miles

adv both sides door mirror loose

adv nearside beam pattern poor due to lamp in poor condition

adv nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

adv power sterring operation starting to become weak one way

Fail 12 Jun 2014 47,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

adv both sides door mirror loose

adv nearside beam pattern poor due to lamp in poor condition

adv nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

adv power sterring operation starting to become weak one way

Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,186 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner 3/4 area

Fail 5 Jun 2013 45,186 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner 3/4 arae

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,889 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

strong smell of petrol when sat in vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,186 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 15 Jun 2010 42,186 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,853 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,042 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,803 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,583 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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W274 PLK is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W274 PLK, 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 W274 PLK registered?

W274 PLK is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W274 PLK safe to buy?

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