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Y177 HNO

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,469 mi
Last recorded26,469 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 HNO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 26,469 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 26,231 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front washers poor but still clear screen

Pass 15 Nov 2023 25,881 miles

Both front wipers appear a little poor at clearing the screen

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 25,470 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 25,102 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 24,649 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective O/s/r of rear silencer not in hanger, exhaust sitting low (still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle is very low, very little suspension travel

Fail 11 Nov 2020 24,649 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective O/s/r of rear silencer not in hanger, exhaust sitting low (still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle is very low, very little suspension travel

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 24,177 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 23,733 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 23,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 22,660 miles

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Nov 2016 22,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2015 22,115 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2015 22,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 21,343 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 21,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 21,051 miles

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 31,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,712 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2011 20,294 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 20,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 18,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has slight inner edgewear

Pass 16 Nov 2009 14,810 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,373 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 11,101 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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Y177 HNO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y177 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.

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What year was Y177 HNO registered?

Y177 HNO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y177 HNO safe to buy?

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