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Y196 RLD

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,089 mi
Last recorded51,089 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 RLD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 51,089 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 50,918 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 50,482 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 50,482 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 50,138 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 49,532 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 49,532 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,449 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 47,672 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 46,620 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 45,299 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,065 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,990 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 42,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 41,208 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,020 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,131 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,606 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 37,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,494 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,643 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,409 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,450 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 33,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,338 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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Y196 RLD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y196 RLD, 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 Y196 RLD registered?

Y196 RLD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y196 RLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y196 RLD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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