CarVerify

Free Car Check

W518 WKJ

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,637 mi
Last recorded100,637 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
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

RegistrationW518 WKJ
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

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 100,637 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 100,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly perished.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 94,774 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 94,758 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 94,758 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 94,516 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 94,032 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 93,356 miles

NSR LOWER SHOCK BUSH SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

OSR TYRE JUST LEGAL

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF LOWER BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN VARIOUS REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES

Pass 10 Jul 2008 90,521 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front crossmember corroded

front to rear coolant pipes corroded and leaking

Fail 2 Jul 2008 90,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front crossmember corroded

front to rear coolant pipes corroded and leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2007 86,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 76,162 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

W518 WKJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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

How do I check the history of W518 WKJ?

You can check the full history of W518 WKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W518 WKJ registered?

W518 WKJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W518 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 WKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W518 WKJ 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 W518 WKJ. 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.