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W518 PPO

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

40,983 mi
Last recorded40,983 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 PPO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 40,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 39,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 38,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 36,904 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 35,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 34,329 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 May 2020 33,868 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 33,770 miles

very slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,531 miles

Offside Rear Lower arm outer bush slightly worn

Offside Rear trailing arm rear bush slightly worn

pink coolant staining on oil filter housing - possibly from higher up

slight engine oil leak - engine to gearbox join

Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,301 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

film of oil on timing belt end of engine

slight engine oil leak - engine to gearbox join

Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,895 miles

signs of coolant leak to o/s/f corner of engine

slight engine oil leak/s

slight play in n/s/r track control arm rear bushes

slight play in o/s/r track control arm rear bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,572 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,033 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,340 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 30,874 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight leak of fluid from flexible section of clutch hydraulic pipe.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,874 miles

Slight leak of fluid from flexible section of clutch hydraulic pipe.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,975 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,113 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 29,098 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,984 miles

n/s wiper blade perished at end

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,414 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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W518 PPO is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W518 PPO, 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 W518 PPO registered?

W518 PPO is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W518 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 PPO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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