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Y11 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,754 mi
Last recorded66,754 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 66,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 66,754 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 May 2024 66,016 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake effort only just meets required standard

Fail 8 May 2024 66,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake effort only just meets required standard

Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,566 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 64,560 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner knuckle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,334 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,305 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 62,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 61,471 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,699 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,880 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,213 miles

Heavey coating on underside

Rear arm bushes very compliat

Pass 30 May 2014 49,445 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,199 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,739 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,403 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,530 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,472 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jun 2006 15,408 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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Y11 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 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 Y11 MGF, 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 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y11 MGF registered?

Y11 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y11 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y11 MGF 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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