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W968 AEV

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,542 mi
Last recorded46,542 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 AEV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 46,542 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

all four tyres perished 12 years old advise replacing

Fail 18 Jun 2026 46,523 miles

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

all four tyres perished 12 years old advise replacing

Pass 5 Jul 2025 46,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 46,228 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked front and rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corroded front and rear

Fail 8 Jul 2024 46,228 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked front and rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corroded front and rear

Pass 19 Jun 2023 45,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule's heavy corrosion also metal section only partly visible close to limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule's heavy corrosion also metal section only partly visible close to limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 45,651 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule's heavy corrosion also metal section only partly visible close to limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule's heavy corrosion also metal section only partly visible close to limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 45,525 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

all disc brakes slightly corroded

very little suspension bump stop clearance front /and rear

Fail 23 May 2022 45,525 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

all disc brakes slightly corroded

very little suspension bump stop clearance front /and rear

Fail 14 Feb 2022 45,521 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

all disc brake corroded

head lamp beam images deteriorated

just passed parking brake efficiency

reverse lamps not working

very little suspension bump stop clearance front and rear

Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,195 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 45,192 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,136 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,590 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,117 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,048 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,816 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 37,589 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,009 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,410 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,032 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,169 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,203 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,876 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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W968 AEV is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W968 AEV, 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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W968 AEV is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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