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Y159 HNO

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

10,631 mi
Last recorded10,631 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 HNO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 10,631 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 10,630 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2025 10,535 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 10,472 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 10,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 10,227 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 10,165 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 10,068 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 9,779 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 9,623 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 9,594 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,359 miles

suspension has limited reserve travel

Pass 8 Apr 2016 9,041 miles

suspension has limited reserve travel

Pass 20 Jan 2015 8,831 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 8,526 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 8,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 7,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,366 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 6,573 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 6,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 6,129 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 5,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,521 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,141 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 4,323 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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Y159 HNO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y159 HNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y159 HNO registered?

Y159 HNO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y159 HNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 HNO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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