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Y252 LGW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

29,531 mi
Last recorded29,531 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 LGW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 29,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing damaged no longer preventing ingress of water and dirt (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 29,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing damaged no longer preventing ingress of water and dirt (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 29,446 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 29,446 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 26,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 25,222 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 24,133 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 24,040 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,964 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,924 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,924 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,766 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,678 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 23,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,597 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 23,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 23,170 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 23,170 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 21,915 miles

nearside rear tyre 2 mm tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2008 21,102 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,213 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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Y252 LGW 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 78.3%.

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 Y252 LGW, 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 Y252 LGW registered?

Y252 LGW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y252 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y252 LGW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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