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W482 WKJ

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,652 mi
Last recorded61,652 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW482 WKJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 61,652 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 61,640 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 56,467 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,969 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 55,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 55,422 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 55,419 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,743 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,080 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 51,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 50,349 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,022 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 47,814 miles

nearside headlamp light ouput deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,088 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 45,325 miles

nearside front headlamp output deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2011 43,201 miles

nearside front headlamp lightput deteriorated but not excessively

Fail 20 May 2011 43,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front headlamp lightput deteriorated but not excessively

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,547 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 41,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,224 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,555 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 35,555 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,220 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 28,102 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 28,102 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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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W482 WKJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W482 WKJ, 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 W482 WKJ registered?

W482 WKJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W482 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W482 WKJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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