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W968 COT

2000 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,772 mi
Last recorded57,772 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 COT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 57,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 57,713 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 57,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 57,668 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 57,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 57,614 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,518 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 57,423 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 57,387 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 57,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 57,318 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 56,950 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 56,880 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,027 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,031 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,929 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,151 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,058 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside headlight pattern weak

power steering light one way

tyres slightly perished

washers weak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,448 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing noisey.

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

Rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 47,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

N/S/F wheel bearing noisey.

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

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,590 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 44,467 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,413 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 COT is a 2000 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 COT, 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 W968 COT registered?

W968 COT is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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