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Y258 MHT

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,981 mi
Last recorded65,981 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 MHT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 May 2025 65,981 miles

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function FLUID SUSPENSION ON BUMP STOPS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 65,142 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 65,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,587 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 62,626 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 62,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,115 miles

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))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 61,100 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative ON STOP`S (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,193 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 60,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 59,513 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 59,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,941 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,070 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 58,070 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,732 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 57,226 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,799 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,366 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,803 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,177 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,190 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 45,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,921 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 38,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,533 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y258 MHT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y258 MHT, 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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Y258 MHT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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