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W865 RGA

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,319 mi
Last recorded31,319 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW865 RGA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 31,319 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 30,534 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 29,643 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 28,649 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 28,647 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 28,034 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 27,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,053 miles

n/s sill soft

Pass 25 Jul 2019 25,126 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both outer sills soft

Pass 30 Jul 2018 23,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,382 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC PITTED

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,344 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 20,344 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,067 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,147 miles

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

the boot closure warning lamp stays on [boot secure]

the exhaust silencer is corroded poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,486 miles

slight play n/s/r top balljoint

Fail 21 Mar 2013 18,481 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play n/s/r top balljoint

Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,756 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,832 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,303 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,989 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 10,674 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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W865 RGA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W865 RGA, 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 W865 RGA registered?

W865 RGA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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