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M5 MGF

2000 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

28,190 mi
Last recorded28,190 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 28,190 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 29 Apr 2025 28,091 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 27,898 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 27,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 27,260 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 26,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 26,665 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 25,949 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 25,067 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 24,810 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 24,069 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 23,819 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 22,674 miles

Gearbox oil cooler pipe has seepage requires a new seal.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 22,321 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,282 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 19,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 18,251 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 17,655 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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M5 MGF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M5 MGF, 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 M5 MGF registered?

M5 MGF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is M5 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 MGF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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