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Y233 RLA

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,472 mi
Last recorded81,472 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 RLA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 81,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play change soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 74,816 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 74,504 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,079 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 73,666 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 73,219 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 72,600 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,760 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,479 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 27 May 2016 68,330 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 68,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 68,006 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 67,746 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 67,331 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 66,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 66,597 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 66,596 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,989 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,654 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,017 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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Y233 RLA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y233 RLA, 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 Y233 RLA registered?

Y233 RLA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y233 RLA safe to buy?

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