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W463 VAV

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,383 mi
Last recorded47,383 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW463 VAV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2024 47,383 miles

Front front light corrosion to frame work

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 47,119 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear light corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 13 Apr 2021 46,735 miles

o/s front shocker slightly leaking

o/s headlamp lens faded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2021 46,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s front shocker slightly leaking

o/s headlamp lens faded

rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 44,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,859 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,530 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2015 42,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 40,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,118 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,728 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 37,054 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 35,510 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

water damage to rear number plate

Fail 18 May 2009 35,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 12 May 2008 34,303 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 34,303 miles

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

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly pitted

water damage to number plates

Pass 8 May 2007 32,007 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 32,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

offside front suspension low

unable to see inner pads

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,883 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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W463 VAV is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W463 VAV, 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 W463 VAV registered?

W463 VAV is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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