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W465 VAV

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,850 mi
Last recorded55,850 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW465 VAV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 55,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,844 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,496 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 39,496 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,978 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 33,978 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 29,987 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 29,987 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 24,761 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 23,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 22,419 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,593 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 21,578 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,027 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 17,409 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 17,409 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W465 VAV is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W465 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W465 VAV registered?

W465 VAV is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W465 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W465 VAV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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