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W312 TGS

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,488 mi
Last recorded45,488 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 TGS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 45,488 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 44,498 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 43,652 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 43,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 42,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

has coolant leak

Pass 6 Jun 2022 41,031 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 40,720 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 40,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 40,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,262 miles

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

front brakes have slight imbalance

Fail 18 Apr 2019 39,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brakes have slight imbalance

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brakes have imbalance

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,970 miles

nearside front shock absorber is damp

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 10 Mar 2017 35,964 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 33,711 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe part (3.6.B.4d)

front brakes have imbalance

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,194 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 32,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,531 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,489 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,098 miles

front brake discs are corroded

near side head light has a weak patten

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,412 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 27,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,094 miles

front brake discsa are corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 24,972 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2009 24,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2008 23,289 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing low at centre tread over inflated

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2008 23,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing low at centre tread over inflated

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,594 miles

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bOTH REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO WEAR BARS / AND OUT OF SHAPE .

Pass 18 May 2006 20,230 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 20,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

OFF/SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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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W312 TGS is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W312 TGS, 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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W312 TGS is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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