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W957 PGU

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,105 mi
Last recorded111,105 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW957 PGU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 111,105 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 110,408 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 110,369 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 108,907 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 106,866 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 105,214 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 105,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,657 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,065 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 94,703 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 94,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,231 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,373 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,673 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,613 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,106 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,040 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,683 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,376 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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W957 PGU is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue 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 W957 PGU, 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 W957 PGU registered?

W957 PGU is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W957 PGU safe to buy?

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