2000 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · S3 MRE
2000 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 68,496 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG MGF
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S3 MRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 68,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for MG MGF
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
S3 MRE Mileage History
- 11/11/202168,396 mi
- 11/11/202268,447 mi+51 mi
- 14/11/202368,452 mi+5 mi
- 25/11/202468,471 mi+19 mi
- 12/11/202568,496 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S3 MRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mg Mgf (S3 MRE) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: MG MGF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/Depressurisation(Moderate)
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/DepressurisationModerate
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket FailureSerious
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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