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Y187 JRO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,355 mi
Last recorded50,355 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 JRO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 50,355 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 48,653 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 47,364 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 47,364 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 47,248 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 46,113 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,642 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 12 Apr 2013 43,642 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,316 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 42,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,915 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,053 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 39,053 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 37,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,758 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,150 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 36,150 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y187 JRO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y187 JRO, 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 Y187 JRO registered?

Y187 JRO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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