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W616 RLD

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,008 mi
Last recorded31,008 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW616 RLD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 31,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 30,961 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 30,863 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 30,859 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 30,168 miles

slight play os inner rack joint

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2017 30,168 miles

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

slight play os inner rack joint

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2017 30,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

corrosion to front and rear braking componants not excessive at present

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

windscreen wipers borderline pass

Pass 17 May 2012 29,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,946 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 28,157 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2010 28,157 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2008 26,140 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 26,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,273 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 22,291 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 22,267 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to restrict travel (2.4.D.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to restrict travel (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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W616 RLD is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W616 RLD, 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

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What year was W616 RLD registered?

W616 RLD is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W616 RLD safe to buy?

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