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W971 PGU

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,281 mi
Last recorded27,281 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 PGU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 27,281 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 27,142 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 26,641 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 26,080 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 25,026 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 24,094 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 23,582 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 23,042 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 22,486 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 21,972 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 21,049 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 19,255 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,909 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,965 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 16,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 13,605 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,025 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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W971 PGU is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W971 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 W971 PGU registered?

W971 PGU is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W971 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W971 PGU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W971 PGU have outstanding finance?

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