CarVerify

Free Car Check

W474 LSG

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,407 mi
Last recorded57,407 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 LSG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 57,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,546 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,105 miles

front n/s brake disc inner working area rusted

Fail 8 Apr 2015 54,105 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front n/s brake disc inner working area rusted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,985 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 52,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox oil cooler pipes badly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 51,427 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox oil cooler pipes badly corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,908 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 49,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,612 miles

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

front brake discs slightly corroded

front bumper slightly damaged and requires attention soon

front sub-frame slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

handbrake performance closeto limit (18%)

nails in both rear tyres

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,535 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

front brake discs slightly corroded

front bumper slightly damaged and requires attention soon

front sub-frame slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nails in both rear tyres

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,070 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 30,643 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,643 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,788 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
Full MG Mgf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W474 LSG is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W474 LSG, 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 W474 LSG?

You can check the full history of W474 LSG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W474 LSG registered?

W474 LSG is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W474 LSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W474 LSG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W474 LSG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W474 LSG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.