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Y226 HYA

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,139 mi
Last recorded48,139 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

RegistrationY226 HYA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 48,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 48,136 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill to arch rotted through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 44,666 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 42,541 miles

subframe and discs corroded from lack of use

Fail 20 Aug 2024 42,541 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

subframe and discs corroded from lack of use

Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 42,440 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective holed with corrosion (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,354 miles

Front Sub frame corroded

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

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

Rear Sub frame corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,686 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both subframes surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre near limit

offside front suspension arm getting corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 38,427 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

slight play in rear hub centre bushes both sides

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,658 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,274 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,576 miles

both front brake discs pitted and scorred

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2011 35,555 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted and scorred

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,954 miles

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

both front brake discs getting scorred and pitted on inner edges

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,346 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,149 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,455 miles

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

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

o s f brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,241 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 21,241 miles

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

n/s headlamp lense cracked

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 HYA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYA, 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 Y226 HYA registered?

Y226 HYA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y226 HYA safe to buy?

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