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Y168 TLE

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,934 mi
Last recorded23,934 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 TLE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 23,934 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 23,934 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 20,931 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 18,543 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 18,231 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 17,704 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 16,958 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 16,224 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 15,306 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 7 Jan 2017 14,265 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 14,253 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

engine overheating

Pass 11 Jul 2015 13,696 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 13,086 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 12,471 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 11,237 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,239 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 9,711 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 9,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 8,255 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 7,506 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 6,403 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 5,667 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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Y168 TLE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y168 TLE, 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 Y168 TLE registered?

Y168 TLE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y168 TLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y168 TLE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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