CarVerify

Free Car Check

W5 MGF

2000 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,801 mi
Last recorded69,801 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationW5 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlack
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

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,801 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 69,788 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,020 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 68,020 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,496 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,408 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,486 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,150 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,540 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,676 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 60,669 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,649 miles

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 9 Mar 2010 56,432 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,945 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 53,945 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 rear inner brake pad worn

Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,749 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,384 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

W5 MGF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W5 MGF, 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 W5 MGF?

You can check the full history of W5 MGF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W5 MGF registered?

W5 MGF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W5 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 MGF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W5 MGF 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 W5 MGF. 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.