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W177 YHJ

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

37,408 mi
Last recorded37,408 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW177 YHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 37,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 37,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 36,290 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 34,924 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 33,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 32,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at "T" joint on engine bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2022 32,762 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at "T" joint on engine bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 31,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 30,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 29,483 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 27,882 miles

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

Offside Front Outer tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2017 26,313 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 24,803 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 23,276 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 21,061 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 19,515 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,991 miles

suspension ride height low

Pass 9 May 2011 17,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 15,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 13,840 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 13,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 12,154 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 12,133 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 11,067 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 9,772 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,772 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W177 YHJ is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W177 YHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W177 YHJ registered?

W177 YHJ is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W177 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W177 YHJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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