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Y186 TOV

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,650 mi
Last recorded57,650 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 TOV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 57,650 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 57,572 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 57,477 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 57,404 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 57,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,168 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 55,468 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 55,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,166 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,801 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

issue with steering system that requires deeper investigation

Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,224 miles

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

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

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

THROTTLE PEDAL VERY STIFF OPPERATION

Fail 15 Apr 2016 49,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI SECTION (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

THROTTLE PEDAL VERY STIFF OPPERATION

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,994 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,592 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,590 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,978 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,421 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,199 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,003 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,640 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,023 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,036 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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Y186 TOV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y186 TOV, 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 Y186 TOV registered?

Y186 TOV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y186 TOV safe to buy?

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