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W559 TCS

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,696 mi
Last recorded52,696 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 TCS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 52,696 miles

Rear Rear shocks adjusted differently

Offside Front Seat fixing very slightly loose

Pass 22 Oct 2024 52,636 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 52,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small section between flexible pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small section between flexible pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 52,472 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside outer sill lip at rear damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2021 52,352 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,180 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,994 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,876 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 51,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,706 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,386 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 50,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,746 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,108 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2012 49,104 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 49,099 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs al round carroded

slight movement in rear axle tie bar bushes both sides

Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,088 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2008 49,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2007 48,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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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W559 TCS is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W559 TCS, 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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W559 TCS is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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