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W412 MDV

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,557 mi
Last recorded34,557 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 MDV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 34,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 34,097 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 34,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 33,439 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 32,884 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 32,608 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 32,239 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 31,755 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 30,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 30,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,902 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 28,519 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,282 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 27,282 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,539 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 26,539 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,223 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 26,223 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,710 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,313 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 25,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,947 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,849 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 26 Feb 2007 20,868 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 18,730 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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W412 MDV is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W412 MDV, 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 W412 MDV registered?

W412 MDV is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W412 MDV safe to buy?

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