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W917 LAH

2000 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,003 mi
Last recorded39,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW917 LAH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 39,003 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 38,751 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 38,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 38,689 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 38,059 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 38,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge +distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 35,123 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,347 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,706 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2016 33,701 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspension height low alround

Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,022 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,648 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,866 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,264 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,691 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,863 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 23,863 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 23,095 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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W917 LAH is a 2000 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W917 LAH, 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 W917 LAH registered?

W917 LAH is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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