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W962 AVW

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,671 mi
Last recorded60,671 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 AVW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 60,671 miles

n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 24 Jun 2026 60,671 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2025 60,558 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 60,558 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 60,353 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 60,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 59,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,241 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 59,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,542 miles

n/s/f fog inop

Pass 21 Nov 2017 58,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f fog light inop

Fail 21 Nov 2017 58,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,919 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,692 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 57,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 56,845 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 56,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,735 miles

battery not very secure

off side head lamp beam pattern not very clear

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,121 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,601 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smear

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,146 miles

centre stop n/w

nsf fog lamp broken

Fail 24 Sep 2010 53,146 miles

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

centre stop n/w

nsf fog lamp broken

Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,559 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 51,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 12 Mar 2008 47,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,215 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 25,843 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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W962 AVW is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W962 AVW, 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 W962 AVW registered?

W962 AVW is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W962 AVW shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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