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W962 YDA

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,611 mi
Last recorded48,611 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 YDA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 48,611 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2026 48,418 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME COVERED IN UNDER SEALER

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION PARTS COVERED IN UNDER SEALER

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 48,418 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME COVERED IN UNDER SEALER

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION PARTS COVERED IN UNDER SEALER

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 47,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 47,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 46,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 45,999 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 45,379 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 42,614 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 41,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 41,199 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 39,931 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 37,617 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 34,082 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,050 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,920 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,653 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,437 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,313 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 YDA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W962 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

W962 YDA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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