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Y164 UOB

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,334 mi
Last recorded83,334 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 UOB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 83,334 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 83,278 miles

underbody and subframe corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,113 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded but has been coated

Pass 19 Sep 2019 83,099 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded but has been coated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,022 miles

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

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

Washers/wipers poor performance

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,361 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General underside condition (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper suspension ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Upper suspension ball joint has slight play

Fail 31 Aug 2016 82,293 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper suspension ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Upper suspension ball joint has slight play

Pass 27 May 2015 82,186 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,816 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 81,816 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,934 miles

front subframe/suspension arms surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs rusty

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2011 79,398 miles

Front discs pitted on inside faces

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside headlamp pattern poor

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

Rear view mirror in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,398 miles

Front discs pitted on inside faces

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside headlamp pattern poor

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

Rear view mirror in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,909 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 76,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 74,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 72,628 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,488 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 51,605 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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Y164 UOB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y164 UOB, 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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Y164 UOB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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