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Y288 JAF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,643 mi
Last recorded39,643 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 JAF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 39,643 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 39,491 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 39,028 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2022 37,108 miles

Coolant leak back of engine ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,007 miles

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 15 Jun 2020 35,834 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,586 miles

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 22 May 2018 35,257 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 34,795 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 34,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,753 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 34,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 31,023 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 31,023 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 30,888 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 30,888 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,907 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine boiling over during test

Fail 6 Jun 2012 29,907 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine boiling over during test

Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,427 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,569 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,492 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,111 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 18,514 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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Y288 JAF 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 83.3%.

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 Y288 JAF, 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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Y288 JAF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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