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X359 YAR

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,229 mi
Last recorded86,229 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 YAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 86,229 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 86,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,733 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 85,723 miles

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 85,488 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 84,964 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 78,533 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake discs in poor condition, rear brake pads approx 75% worn, will require discs at pad change

Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 66,408 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,016 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 54,531 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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X359 YAR is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X359 YAR, 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 X359 YAR registered?

X359 YAR is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X359 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X359 YAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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