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Y249 TLH

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,622 mi
Last recorded41,622 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 TLH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 41,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 40,487 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 39,179 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 38,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 36,548 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 35,417 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 35,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 34,801 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 30,483 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 27,261 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,551 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 23,644 miles

suspension may be low

Pass 17 Aug 2013 21,856 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,472 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,979 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 19,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,057 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 17,205 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 14,677 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 12,879 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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Y249 TLH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y249 TLH, 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

How do I check the history of Y249 TLH?

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What year was Y249 TLH registered?

Y249 TLH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y249 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y249 TLH shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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