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Y185 SNH

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,652 mi
Last recorded64,652 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 SNH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 64,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 64,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 61,360 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 57,264 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 57,261 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,230 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 57,230 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,183 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,037 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,802 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 55,673 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 54,138 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 26 Apr 2017 54,136 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,593 miles

Both front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,333 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,233 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,201 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,940 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,405 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 41,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,969 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 38,966 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,302 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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Y185 SNH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red 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 Y185 SNH, 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 Y185 SNH registered?

Y185 SNH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y185 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y185 SNH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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