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W495 OBA

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,356 mi
Last recorded46,356 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 OBA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 46,356 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 44,339 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 44,272 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 43,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 43,224 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,718 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 42,405 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,342 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,322 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,220 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,922 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 41,715 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 41,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,482 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,924 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,098 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,349 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,833 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,614 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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W495 OBA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W495 OBA, 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 W495 OBA registered?

W495 OBA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W495 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W495 OBA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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