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Y226 HJN

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,737 mi
Last recorded73,737 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 HJN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 73,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules/pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules/pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear xhaust heat shield corroded

Underside coolant pipes corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2025 73,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules/pipes corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Whole underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2024 72,264 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 71,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 70,922 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 70,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 70,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 70,268 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 70,267 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,751 miles

advise o/s front and rear brakes binding

advise o/s headlamp deteriation

Fail 26 Sep 2017 69,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise o/s front and rear brakes binding

advise o/s headlamp deteriation

Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,654 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,147 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and patterns poor

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,344 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,793 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 66,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,983 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Offside headlamp image deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,021 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,766 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Surface rust to front subframe.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,842 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,927 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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Y226 HJN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y226 HJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y226 HJN registered?

Y226 HJN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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