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L40 RPE

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

49,116 mi
Last recorded49,116 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 RPE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 49,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

manufactures covers covering testable items

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 6 Jan 2025 48,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

manufactures covers fitted

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 18 Dec 2023 48,781 miles

manufactures covers fitted

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Dec 2022 48,617 miles

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 19 Dec 2022 48,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Jan 2022 48,467 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 47,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 46,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 46,243 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,416 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip device worn

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 45,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Clutch pedal anti slip device worn

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,873 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 43,870 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 42,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,118 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Coolant leak

N/S/F Brake disc corroded to inner face

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 May 2011 42,118 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Coolant leak

N/S/F Brake disc corroded to inner face

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,805 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Slight corrosion to nearside front brake disc inner face

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 40,754 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,089 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 39,223 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 39,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,448 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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L40 RPE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L40 RPE, 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 L40 RPE registered?

L40 RPE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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