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Y176 HNO

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,631 mi
Last recorded35,631 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 HNO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 35,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,538 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s Worn on inner Edge Perished & Cracking Tyre Pressure low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,402 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 35,046 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 35,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 31,641 miles

Light engine oil leak, offside rear.

Offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge.

Pass 14 May 2014 30,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,699 miles

COOLANT LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET AREA

steering pulls to left/ possible EPAS fault

Fail 15 Apr 2013 26,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

COOLANT LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET AREA

PUNCTURE O/S/R TYRE

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,415 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,210 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,932 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 13,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,774 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 27 Mar 2007 11,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 9,398 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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Y176 HNO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y176 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 Y176 HNO registered?

Y176 HNO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y176 HNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y176 HNO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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