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Y223 DBG

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

76,528 mi
Last recorded76,528 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 DBG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 76,528 miles

Age related rust and areas of surface rust to outer sills,subframes and floor surfaces.non are corroded or weaken structures.

Nearside Rear Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

The vehicle has been wax oil sprayed through out the years which is quite thick in places and covers components well

Pass 10 Sep 2025 76,048 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2024 74,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake has limited reserve travel

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Including inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2023 73,869 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,069 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded not within 30cm of structural componant

Pass 13 Sep 2021 70,992 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing n/s front wheel lightly catching anti roll bar when on full right lock (2.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underseal has been used covering components

Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,688 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,588 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 65,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine area

Pass 28 May 2016 63,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

oil leek

Pass 13 Jun 2015 62,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

non standard exhaust system fitted but not excessively noisy

steering rack feels heavy and has a tendancy to pull to nearside

Fail 11 Jun 2015 62,241 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

non standard exhaust system fitted but not excessively noisy

steering rack feels heavy and has a tendancy to pull to nearside

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,457 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,369 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2008 47,866 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,847 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,835 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y223 DBG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y223 DBG, 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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Y223 DBG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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