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W951 MEN

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

53,531 mi
Last recorded53,531 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW951 MEN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 53,531 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 53,531 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Catalytic converter failed (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 51,081 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Widespread Underbody Corrosion

shock absorbers corroded N/S/F - O/S/F - O/S/R

Fail 12 Nov 2024 51,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Widespread Underbody Corrosion

shock absorbers corroded N/S/F - O/S/F - O/S/R

Pass 8 Nov 2023 49,030 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 46,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 44,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 42,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 42,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 38,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 35,383 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 29,861 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust poor condition

Fail 22 May 2017 29,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 23 May 2016 20,361 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 20,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,180 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 20,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,484 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 174,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 May 2011 17,662 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 16,222 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 16,221 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,891 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,234 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,819 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 10,913 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 10,913 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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W951 MEN is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W951 MEN, 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 W951 MEN registered?

W951 MEN is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W951 MEN safe to buy?

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