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Y179 TBF

2000 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,582 mi
Last recorded17,582 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 TBF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 17,582 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 17,236 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 16,918 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 16,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 16,165 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 16,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 15,866 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 15,618 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 15,069 miles

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 14,616 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 14,313 miles

high level brake light not working

n/s/f brake draging slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2013 14,114 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 13,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,925 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 13,844 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,718 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,995 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 12,995 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 11,774 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,527 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 10,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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Y179 TBF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y179 TBF, 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 Y179 TBF registered?

Y179 TBF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y179 TBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y179 TBF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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