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Y171 JCU

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,077 mi
Last recorded65,077 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 JCU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 65,077 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 65,077 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 64,081 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 61,221 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 59,476 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,385 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 54,191 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 54,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe inbetween front flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inbetween front flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear undercarriage,suspension etc in a general corrosive condition

Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,479 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,800 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,586 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both fronts. (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All shocks, front and rear. (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs, front and rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,344 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fronts and rears. (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears. (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,943 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 51,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,528 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 49,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,732 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 48,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,688 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Badly Worn

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 46,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both Front Brake Discs Badly Worn

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,101 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,178 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 37,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,224 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,739 miles

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

vibration from poss front tyres ( high spots )

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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Y171 JCU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y171 JCU, 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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Y171 JCU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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