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Y189 EAV

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,574 mi
Last recorded29,574 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 EAV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 29,574 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 29,378 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 29,329 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 29,265 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 29,089 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 28,786 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,426 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 27,784 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,755 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,539 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,181 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 26,238 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,614 miles

Belts noisy.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 25,614 miles

Belts noisy.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,866 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,739 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,590 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,087 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,436 miles

offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,675 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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Y189 EAV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 Y189 EAV, 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 Y189 EAV registered?

Y189 EAV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y189 EAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y189 EAV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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