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W983 AEV

2000 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,296 mi
Last recorded113,296 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW983 AEV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 113,296 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 113,295 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 109,596 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 109,596 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s steering rack shaft bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 105,797 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 105,797 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 101,890 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 99,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,538 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,241 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,467 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,900 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 82,900 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,751 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 68,573 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken still supported

Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,359 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 30,359 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,147 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 30,145 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,239 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,458 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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W983 AEV is a 2000 MG Mgf in Black 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 W983 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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What year was W983 AEV registered?

W983 AEV is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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