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Y179 FJR

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

76,953 mi
Last recorded76,953 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 FJR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 76,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus rear axle (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 75,279 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 74,558 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 75,468 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear +2 (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 70,372 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 70,372 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 66,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 63,891 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 63,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,810 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,841 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,690 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 61,677 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,158 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,152 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 4 Apr 2014 56,746 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,639 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,097 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 55,092 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 52,742 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 52,736 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,448 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 47,186 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 47,182 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,142 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,307 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight coolant leak from rear

Fail 6 Aug 2007 40,307 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear coolant leak

Pass 13 Jul 2006 33,036 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 33,036 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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 25,485 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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Y179 FJR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y179 FJR, 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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Y179 FJR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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