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W174 TGH

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,728 mi
Last recorded89,728 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 TGH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 89,728 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 89,725 miles

SURFACE CORROSION UNDER CARRIAGE

Suspension low.

Pass 25 Sep 2023 89,471 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 89,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 89,467 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 88,607 miles

Rear exhaust box braking up inside

Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,030 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

subframesrusty

Fail 16 Apr 2019 88,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

subframesrusty

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 87,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust deteriorated

n/s and o/s sills slightly corroded

some brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust section corroded/worn

Fail 4 Aug 2012 85,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust section corroded/worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,257 miles

o/s mirror glass has slight damage

Fail 30 Aug 2011 81,257 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s mirror glass has slight damage

Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,582 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 59,477 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,176 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,513 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,964 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,898 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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W174 TGH is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W174 TGH, 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 W174 TGH registered?

W174 TGH is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W174 TGH safe to buy?

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