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Y221 MNT

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,137 mi
Last recorded53,137 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 MNT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 53,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 52,884 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 52,413 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 52,039 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 51,630 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 51,251 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 51,146 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 50,565 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,842 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,660 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 48,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15v (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,972 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 47,490 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,827 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 46,827 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,936 miles

both front tyres warring on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,783 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,760 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,218 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,193 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,727 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,556 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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Y221 MNT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y221 MNT, 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 Y221 MNT registered?

Y221 MNT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y221 MNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 MNT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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