CarVerify

Free Car Check

W494 LNP

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,774 mi
Last recorded80,774 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationW494 LNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
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

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 80,774 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 80,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 79,597 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 78,655 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 77,529 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 76,624 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 76,327 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 76,324 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,938 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 75,554 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,946 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,647 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,330 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,994 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,797 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,945 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 65,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,385 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 55,670 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 52,210 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 52,210 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 50,382 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 50,382 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

W494 LNP is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W494 LNP, 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 W494 LNP?

You can check the full history of W494 LNP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W494 LNP registered?

W494 LNP is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W494 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W494 LNP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W494 LNP 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 W494 LNP. 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.