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W47 YFC

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,822 mi
Last recorded77,822 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 YFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 77,822 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 77,817 miles

Suspension system inoperative sat on bump stops (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jun 2024 76,631 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 76,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 75,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,139 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 72,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 70,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 70,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 67,275 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 67,265 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2017 63,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2016 60,302 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 58,157 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 53,641 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 53,603 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 49,445 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 49,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 46,099 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 46,096 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2011 41,369 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 35,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,335 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,468 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 22,468 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,523 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 18,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W47 YFC is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W47 YFC, 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 W47 YFC registered?

W47 YFC is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W47 YFC safe to buy?

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