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P17 BAN

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,677 mi
Last recorded14,677 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 BAN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 14,677 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 14,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 14,341 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 12,944 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 12,943 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 12,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 12,371 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,107 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,715 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 11,709 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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P17 BAN is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P17 BAN, 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 P17 BAN registered?

P17 BAN is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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