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Y187 MUD

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,045 mi
Last recorded52,045 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 MUD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 52,045 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 51,837 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,773 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 51,523 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 51,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 50,272 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 50,269 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 49,437 miles

power steering has a fault when car jacked

Fail 17 Jul 2020 49,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

power steering has a fault when car jacked

Pass 8 Jul 2019 47,877 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,094 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,402 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm play (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,314 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,947 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,410 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,156 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,969 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 32,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,198 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,216 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 28,141 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres on limit on inner edges

front brake discs slightly pitted & worn

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 MUD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y187 MUD, 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 MUD registered?

Y187 MUD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 July 2001.

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