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W40 MGF

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

38,156 mi
Last recorded38,156 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 38,156 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 38,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 37,790 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 37,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 37,305 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 36,863 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 36,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 36,733 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 36,689 miles

Front Both tyres worn inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2018 36,659 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 18 Jan 2018 36,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Jan 2017 36,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 36,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 35,686 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2014 35,063 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,977 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2012 32,648 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,987 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 31,066 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,043 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,789 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 27,695 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 25,461 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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W40 MGF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W40 MGF, 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 W40 MGF registered?

W40 MGF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W40 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W40 MGF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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