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W897 RKJ

2000 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,634 mi
Last recorded42,634 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 RKJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 42,634 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 40,159 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 37,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 37,059 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,769 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,852 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,599 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 35,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

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 10 May 2013 33,356 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 32,394 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,254 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 30,038 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 28,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 27,136 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,189 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,771 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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W897 RKJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W897 RKJ, 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 W897 RKJ registered?

W897 RKJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W897 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W897 RKJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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