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W458 PRC

2000 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,675 mi
Last recorded17,675 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 PRC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 17,675 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 15,854 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 14,367 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 13,798 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 13,752 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 13,685 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 13,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 13,433 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 13,016 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 13,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 2 Mar 2017 12,544 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 12,107 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,768 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 11,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

offside front tyre worn to 1mm on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,230 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,058 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,899 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,418 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 9,776 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,656 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 7,425 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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W458 PRC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W458 PRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W458 PRC?

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What year was W458 PRC registered?

W458 PRC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W458 PRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W458 PRC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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