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Y276 AJW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,509 mi
Last recorded35,509 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 AJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 35,509 miles

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

rear tyres part worn

Fail 15 Sep 2025 35,507 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative suspension low (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres part worn

Pass 16 Jul 2024 34,768 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 34,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 34,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 34,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/15 86V firehawk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 34,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/15 86V firehawk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 33,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 33,142 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,347 miles

park Brake efficiency 17% may req adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Mar 2018 32,346 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

park Brake efficiency 17% may req adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,091 miles

Brake efficiency 16% may require adjustment

Fail 29 Mar 2017 32,090 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake efficiency 16% may require adjustment

Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,907 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 31,907 miles

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 31,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,098 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 30,769 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,644 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,218 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres inner edge wear

Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,927 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,567 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front flexis steel part has surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 19,810 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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Y276 AJW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y276 AJW, 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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Y276 AJW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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